Introduction. Physical activity could enhance some psychologicalfunctions, and it is crucial for the growth of individuals. Aimof Study. The present investigation aimed at testing preadolescent students’ memory functions to understand whetherphysical activity and physical fitness can increase memorystorage. Material and Methods. A battery of physical tests(MOTORFIT) and questionnaire (PAQ-C, RSES – self-esteem)were administered to identify the physical and psychologicalcharacteristic of the students. A Free Recall Memory Test wasperformed by the children in order to assess their memory skills.In the memory test, participants had to memorize as many wordsas possible from a list of 20 words presented. Participants hadto write down as many words as possible in two different times,100 seconds after the presentation (e.g., immediate recall) of the20 words and after 12 minutes (e.g., delayed recall). Results. Theresults showed an effect of physical fitness but did not show aneffect of physical activity level. In particular, results highlightthat students with high physical fitness are able to remembermore words than pre-adolescent with low physical fitness.Conclusions. Our results provide evidence that physical practicecould lead to an enhancement of memory functions.
The effect of physical fitness and physical activity level on memory storage of Italian pre-adolescent secondary school students
Raiola, G;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Introduction. Physical activity could enhance some psychologicalfunctions, and it is crucial for the growth of individuals. Aimof Study. The present investigation aimed at testing preadolescent students’ memory functions to understand whetherphysical activity and physical fitness can increase memorystorage. Material and Methods. A battery of physical tests(MOTORFIT) and questionnaire (PAQ-C, RSES – self-esteem)were administered to identify the physical and psychologicalcharacteristic of the students. A Free Recall Memory Test wasperformed by the children in order to assess their memory skills.In the memory test, participants had to memorize as many wordsas possible from a list of 20 words presented. Participants hadto write down as many words as possible in two different times,100 seconds after the presentation (e.g., immediate recall) of the20 words and after 12 minutes (e.g., delayed recall). Results. Theresults showed an effect of physical fitness but did not show aneffect of physical activity level. In particular, results highlightthat students with high physical fitness are able to remembermore words than pre-adolescent with low physical fitness.Conclusions. Our results provide evidence that physical practicecould lead to an enhancement of memory functions.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
