Exam 4: Physical Activity and Cognitive Functioning

Biddle et al. (2019) concluded that there was evidence for a causal association between physical activity and cognitive functioning in young people. Which causality criterion currently has no evidence?

There is evidence showing that single, acute, bouts of physical activity, may have positive effects on cognitive and academic performance. However, results may be __________

Tomporowski (2009) outlines key components of cognitive functioning. Which component appears most modifiable by physical activity?

There are likely many factors that moderate the relationship between physical activity and cognitive functioning among adults. Which statement do you agree with?

'Alzheimer and other dementias' are predicted in high income countries to become the __________ leading cause of death by 2030 (Mathers & Loncar, 2006).

Evidence was gathered concerning cognition and brain outcomes across all age groups in updating the 2018 American guidelines for physical activity. How did they characterize the strength of the evidence regarding the association between physical activity and the reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia?

Testing the association between physical activity and cognitive functioning is highly complex. What are some explanations for this?

This chapter presents the results from a number of meta-analyses examining the association between physical activity and cognitive functioning among young people. How would you describe in general the size of the effect reported in these?