Assignment: Brain Name: Kailey Minks
In this section you have read excerpts from many different research areas about the impact of exercise on the brain and your mood. Now you should complete some of your own research.
Select one of the research claims that you read about in this unit, or a similar claim that you've heard or read about. Complete some online research of your own about the topic you selected.
Researching: Does exercise effect/ benefit attention span? Claim initially supported by Men’s Health journal in the yellow photograph.
1. Cite 2 other research studies that either support or refute these claims.
a) “Recent Study Ties Physical Activity to Longer Attention Span” written by Ann Steeves, conducted at the University of New Hampshire
b) “Exercise is ADHD Medication” written by James Hamblin, conducted by The Atlantic column.
2. Briefly describe how each study supports or refutes the claims.
a) The study conducted at the University of New Hampshire, linked with the University of Granada, concluded that “cognitive abilities were higher in physically active participants.” This research study involved the conclusion that more than 2.7 million youth, both genders, are receiving ADHD treatment. This is more than 66% of the adolescent population! The study concluded that demanding physical activity be completed by this youth …show more content…
The reasoning between physical activity, and brain development along with cognitive attention span showed clear links, that both sources voiced. It makes a lot of sense to me personally, how parents title their children with “ADHD, or attention deficit” as a student, when in reality, it’s just a kid. Children get bored when material no longer excites them, or is interesting to them. Instead of pumping these kids full of drugs, forcing them to focus, instead it’s important to hear out the child’s needs, and provide them with enough physical activity to rid their
In this section you have read excerpts from many different research areas about the impact of exercise on the brain and your mood. Now you should complete some of your own research.
Select one of the research claims that you read about in this unit, or a similar claim that you've heard or read about. Complete some online research of your own about the topic you selected.
Researching: Does exercise effect/ benefit attention span? Claim initially supported by Men’s Health journal in the yellow photograph.
1. Cite 2 other research studies that either support or refute these claims.
a) “Recent Study Ties Physical Activity to Longer Attention Span” written by Ann Steeves, conducted at the University of New Hampshire
b) “Exercise is ADHD Medication” written by James Hamblin, conducted by The Atlantic column.
2. Briefly describe how each study supports or refutes the claims.
a) The study conducted at the University of New Hampshire, linked with the University of Granada, concluded that “cognitive abilities were higher in physically active participants.” This research study involved the conclusion that more than 2.7 million youth, both genders, are receiving ADHD treatment. This is more than 66% of the adolescent population! The study concluded that demanding physical activity be completed by this youth …show more content…
The reasoning between physical activity, and brain development along with cognitive attention span showed clear links, that both sources voiced. It makes a lot of sense to me personally, how parents title their children with “ADHD, or attention deficit” as a student, when in reality, it’s just a kid. Children get bored when material no longer excites them, or is interesting to them. Instead of pumping these kids full of drugs, forcing them to focus, instead it’s important to hear out the child’s needs, and provide them with enough physical activity to rid their