The effects of physical exertion on immediate mathematical performance of sixth grade students /
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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1993.
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| Online Access: | ProQuest, Abstract Link to OAKTrust copy |
| Abstract: | The intent of this investigation was to examine the potential influence of varying durations of physical exertion at different times of the day on immediate mathematical performance of elementary school students. One hundred twenty sixth grade males and females were assigned to two control and two treatment groups. A Solomon Four Group Design was utilized as the experimental model. Over a 3-week period, treatment group subjects-were induced with physical exertion (paced walking at controlled moderate intensity as determined by heart rate) for durations of 20, 30, and 40 minutes at three different times of the school day (8:30 a.m., 11:50 a.m., and 2:20 p.m.). After each exertion session, subjects were immediately administered a 90-second mathematical computation test. As observed from the results of the ANOVA, no significant differences in mathematical performance occurred at any duration in the morning. However, significantly higher scores were noted at 11:50 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. for 30- and 40-minute durations in comparison to the 20-minute duration. These results support activation theory but do not support the inverted U hypothesis. In addition, gender did not appear to influence mathematical performance in relation to duration or time of day. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major subject: Kinesiology." |
| Physical Description: | x, 100 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |