The relationship between sustained attention and aerobic fitness in a group of young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A growing set of studies has shown a positive relationship between aerobic fitness and a broad array of cognitive functions. However, few studies have focused on sustained attention, which has been considered a fundamental cognitive process that underlies most everyday activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of aerobic fitness as a key factor in sustained attention capacities in young adults.

Methods

Forty-four young adults (18-23 years) were divided into two groups as a function of the level of aerobic fitness (high-fit and low-fit). Participants completed the Psychomotor Vigilance Task (PVT) and an oddball task where they had to detect infrequent targets presented among frequent non-targets.

Results

The analysis of variance (ANOV

SUBMITTER: Ciria LF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5624291 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature