Archived Abstracts
The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Function in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Location
Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
Access Type
Campus Access Only
Entry Number
9
Start Date
4-8-2020 11:00 AM
End Date
4-8-2020 11:15 AM
Department
Exercise Physiology
Abstract
Purpose: to determine the effects of an acute bout of moderate-intensity exercise on cognitive function in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methods: Adult subjects with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and currently taking medication as treatment completed the ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist (ASRS-v1.1) to assess symptoms. The exercise training consisted of a 3 minute warm up, 7 bouts of 2 minutes at 55-65% of heart rate reserve and 1 minute at 35-45% of the subject’s heart rate reserve, and a 3 minute cool-down on the treadmill at a 0% grade. Heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, and treadmill speed were recorded every minute throughout the treadmill test. Prior to and following the exercise training, subjects completed a cognitive test consisting of the Cognitive Screening or Step 3 of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5), the Stroop Test, and a self-efficacy scale.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Dr. Jill LucasDr. DuAnn KremerDr. Steve Smith
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The Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Function in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Sydnor Performance Hall, Schewel Hall
Purpose: to determine the effects of an acute bout of moderate-intensity exercise on cognitive function in adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Methods: Adult subjects with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and currently taking medication as treatment completed the ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist (ASRS-v1.1) to assess symptoms. The exercise training consisted of a 3 minute warm up, 7 bouts of 2 minutes at 55-65% of heart rate reserve and 1 minute at 35-45% of the subject’s heart rate reserve, and a 3 minute cool-down on the treadmill at a 0% grade. Heart rate, rating of perceived exertion, and treadmill speed were recorded every minute throughout the treadmill test. Prior to and following the exercise training, subjects completed a cognitive test consisting of the Cognitive Screening or Step 3 of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5), the Stroop Test, and a self-efficacy scale.