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The effect of low-intensity exercise on emotional and cognitive engagement in the classroom

A. Tamura, K. Murayama, et al.

This study by Ayame Tamura and colleagues explores how just a 3-minute bout of low-intensity exercise can boost learning motivation among university psychology students. With 149 participants reporting increased vigor and decreased fatigue during these quick exercise breaks, the findings reveal a promising approach to enhancing classroom engagement.... show more

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This study examined whether engaging in physical exercise during a university class would have beneficial effect on students' learning motivation. One hundred and forty-nine participants took part in a psychology class over nine weeks (one lesson per week); for each lesson, participants engaged in a three-minute physical activity (low-intensity aerobic exercise) or control activity (watching a video), about 20 min after the lesson started. Participants reported higher vigour and lower fatigue during the class when they exercised than when they engaged in control activities. These findings suggest the utility of incorporating a short exercise activity in university settings to enhance students' classroom motivation.

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npj Science of Learning

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Ayame Tamura, Kou Murayama, Ryo Ishii, Michiko Sakaki, Ayumi Tanaka

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41539-022-00125-y

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