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Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, indices of cognitive control, and academic achievement in preadolescents

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Pindus D.M., Drollette E.S., Scudder M.R., Khan N.A., Raine L.B., Sherar L.B., Esliger D.W., Kramer A.F., Hillman C.H. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, indices of cognitive control, and academic achievement in preadolescents. Journal of Pediatrics, 2016 Jun; 173: 136-142.

Abstract

To assess whether preadolescents' objectively measured moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) is associated with cognitive control and academic achievement, independent of aerobic fitness.

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