Effects of Physical Exercise on Executive Functions among College Students in China: Exploring the Influence of Exercise Intensity and Duration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates the effects of exercise intensity and duration on executive functions among college students in China.

Method

Participants in this study were Chinese college students divided into four groups based on exercise duration and intensity. Each group engaged in physical exercise twice a week for six weeks. Group 1 performed low-intensity exercises for 10 min per session; Group 2 performed low-intensity exercises for 20 min per session; Group 3 performed high-intensity exercises for 10 min per session; and Group 4 performed high-intensity exercise for 20 min per session. Executive functions were assessed in all subjects before the experiment (time 1), after one exercise session (time 2), at the end of the exercise program (time 3), and six weeks a

SUBMITTER: Yu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10740733 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature