Pedaling and schoolwork: Stability in academic performance, cognition, and neuroelectric function during moderate-intensity cycling in children

IF 2.6 3区心理学 Q3 NEUROSCIENCES

International Journal of Psychophysiology Pub Date : 2026-03-01 Epub Date: 2026-01-15 DOI:10.1016/j.ijpsycho.2026.113329

Eric S. Drollette, Praveen A. Pasupathi, Andrew S. Cornwall, Bryan Montero-Herrera, Megan M. O'Brokta

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Abstract

This study examined the effects of an acute bout of moderate-intensity cycling (20-min) on inhibitory control, academic achievement, and P3 event-related potential (ERP) in children. Participants (n = 22; aged 9–12) completed two counterbalanced laboratory cycling and seated rest sessions on separate days while wearing an EEG cap (64 Ag/AgCl electrodes). EEG data were recorded while performing the flanker task before, during, and after each condition. Participants also completed academic measures of fluency (word recognition, decoding, silent reading, and math) during cycling and seated rest. Results revealed no changes in reaction time or response accuracy for the flanker task across time and between conditions, and no changes in academic performance between cycling and seated rest. P3 ERP analyses revealed no change in amplitude, latency, or scalp topography, suggesting preserved attentional resource allocation and neural stability during and after dual-task performance. Together, children may be able to successfully accomplish academic responsibilities while exercising without behavioral or neurocognitive decrements to effectively meet task demands.

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骑车与学业：儿童中等强度骑车期间学业表现、认知和神经电功能的稳定性。

本研究考察了急性中等强度骑行（20分钟）对儿童抑制控制、学习成绩和P3事件相关电位（ERP）的影响。参与者（n = 22；年龄9-12岁）在佩戴脑电图帽（64 Ag/AgCl电极）的情况下，在不同的日子完成了两次平衡的实验室循环和坐式休息。在每个条件之前，期间和之后执行侧卫任务时记录脑电图数据。参与者还在骑车和坐着休息期间完成了流利程度的学术测试（单词识别、解码、默读和数学）。结果显示，在不同的时间和不同的条件下，侧翼任务的反应时间和反应准确性没有变化，骑自行车和坐着休息之间的学习成绩没有变化。P3 ERP分析显示，振幅、潜伏期或头皮地形没有变化，这表明在双任务执行期间和之后，注意力资源分配和神经稳定性得到了保留。总之，孩子们可能能够成功地完成学业责任，同时没有行为或神经认知能力的下降，有效地满足任务要求。

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International Journal of Psychophysiology 医学-神经科学

CiteScore

5.40

自引率

10.00%

发文量

177

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Psychophysiology is the official journal of the International Organization of Psychophysiology, and provides a respected forum for the publication of high quality original contributions on all aspects of psychophysiology. The journal is interdisciplinary and aims to integrate the neurosciences and behavioral sciences. Empirical, theoretical, and review articles are encouraged in the following areas: • Cerebral psychophysiology: including functional brain mapping and neuroimaging with Event-Related Potentials (ERPs), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and Electroencephalographic studies. • Autonomic functions: including bilateral electrodermal activity, pupillometry and blood volume changes. • Cardiovascular Psychophysiology:including studies of blood pressure, cardiac functioning and respiration. • Somatic psychophysiology: including muscle activity, eye movements and eye blinks.