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January 1, 2025Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences

The impact of cardiorespiratory fitness on cognitive function among active and sedentary high school students

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AKAtul KhajuriaCGChristian GendemehJKJ. Samuel Kamanda

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Overview

Cross-sectional study shows cardiorespiratory fitness enhances cognitive function in active and sedentary adolescents, suggesting physical activity benefits learning.

Key Points

  • Active high school students show significantly better cognitive function compared to sedentary peers, enhancing academic performance.
  • The active group had higher cardiovascular fitness levels, with a notably elevated VO2 max indicating better physical conditioning.
  • Cognitive assessments like attention and working memory were conducted using validated tests to evaluate mental capabilities in adolescents.
  • Findings indicate that promoting physical activity in schools may improve cognitive outcomes for students, especially in mental tasks.

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Khajuria et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af76b97567bf4f94fefaa3https://doi.org/10.4103/sujhs.sujhs_19_25
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