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THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE TYPES ON AFFECT AND COGNTION AFTER A STRESSOR

Qadir, Aneela
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430920936

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2015, BA, Kent State University, College of Arts and Sciences / Department of Psychological Sciences.
Aerobic exercise has benefits on both physical and mental health, including a reduction of stress. However, the differential effects of specific types of aerobic exercise are unclear. We compared the effects of two different types of aerobic exercise (high-intensity interval training; HIIT, and endurance training; ET) with an active control group (relaxation) on mood and cognition following a stressor. Participants were healthy undergraduates (aged 18-25). Physiological tests (e.g., heart rate; HR, and blood pressure; BP) were administered, followed by psychological tests of mood and cognition (e.g., Visual Analogue Scale; VAS, and Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics; ANAM). Participants completed a negative mood-induction/stressor task (e.g. impromptu public speaking), and were then randomly assigned to complete one of three interventions (e.g. HIIT, ET, control). Physiological and psychological tests were then re-administered. We predict that the two forms of aerobic exercise (e.g. HIIT, ET) will have independent effects on mood and cognition, from the control and from each other. Our results will inform whether certain types of aerobic exercise (e.g. HIIT, ET) differentially impact mood and cognition and may promote the development of exercise-based interventions for stress-related emotional disorders (e.g. depression, anxiety, etc.).
Misty Hawkins, PhD (Advisor)
Joel Hughes, PhD (Advisor)
Shannon Ciesla, PhD (Committee Member)
Heidi Johnson, M.Ed (Committee Member)
Gianna Commito, BFA (Committee Member)
53 p.
Psychology
physical activity, aerobic exercise, high-intensity interval training, endurance training, relaxation, exercise, mental health, mood, affect, cognition, heart rate, blood pressure, vigor, attention, processing speed

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  • Qadir, A. (2015). THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE TYPES ON AFFECT AND COGNTION AFTER A STRESSOR [Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430920936

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Qadir, Aneela. THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE TYPES ON AFFECT AND COGNTION AFTER A STRESSOR . 2015. Kent State University, Undergraduate thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430920936.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Qadir, Aneela. "THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE TYPES ON AFFECT AND COGNTION AFTER A STRESSOR ." Undergraduate thesis, Kent State University, 2015. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ksuhonors1430920936

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