
Enhancement of Brain Functions Prompted by Physical Activity Vol 1
- 1st Edition, Volume 283 - March 19, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editors: Chi-Hung Juan, Chun-Hao Wang, Shih-Chun Kao
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 9 6 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 2 1 9 7 - 2
The goal for this special edition of Progress in Brain Research extends beyond merely probing the yet-to-be-uncovered links between physical exercise and cognitive improvement. We… Read more

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Request a sales quoteThe goal for this special edition of Progress in Brain Research extends beyond merely probing the yet-to-be-uncovered links between physical exercise and cognitive improvement. We aim to advance our knowledge, pushing the envelope of what is currently understood. We are particularly focused on how purposefully structured physical activities, carefully chosen participant groups, and specific cognitive areas can optimize the cognitive and mental health benefits derived from physical exercise. The inaugural volume of this series introduces 3 review articles and 7 original pieces of research, encompassing both behavioral experiments and neuroimaging studies. Our focus is on experimental research that sheds light on the immediate and long-term impact of physical exercise on cognition as well as expert opinions and systematic reviews that compile current findings and suggest avenues for upcoming research.
- An authoritative opinion piece on the evolving landscape of research into physical exercise and cognitive function.
- Systematical review articles offering a synthesis of existing research and key conclusions on the field of exercise and cognition.
- Original research articles presenting new findings on the enhancement of neurocognitive performance through physical exercise.
Academic researchers, healthcare professionals, educators and trainers, students and early-career researchers and general public with an Interest in the field of physical exercise and brain research.
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Series Page
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Expert opinion and systematic review on the cognition-enhancing effect of physical activity
- Enhancing cognition through a single, acute bout of physical activity
- The cognitive benefits of chronic physical activity interventions
- References
- Chapter One Effects of volume-matched acute exercise on metacognition in late middle-aged adults: The roles of exercise intensity and duration
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter Two Effects of an acute bout of cycling on different domains of cognitive function
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- References
- Chapter Three Electrophysiological investigation of active-assisted vs recumbent cycling: A pilot study in healthy older adults
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- References
- Chapter Four Does intensity matter? A randomized crossover study of the role of acute exercise intensity on cognitive performance and motor speed and accuracy
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Materials and method
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- References
- Chapter Five The complex associations between adiposity, fitness, mental wellbeing and neurocognitive function after exercise: A randomized crossover trial in preadolescent children
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Competing interests
- References
- Chapter Six Examining the effects of exercise with different cognitive loads on executive function: A systematic review
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Seven Exploring the influence of a 4-week aerobic exercise intervention on cognitive control processes in young adults: An SFT and DDM study
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Eight A precision-mapping approach to physical exercise interventions targeting cognitive function
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Maximizing exercise-induced improvements
- 3 The case for personalized interventions
- 4 Applying precision mapping to exercise interventions
- 5 Limitations of the precision-mapping approach
- 6 Future directions
- 7 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter Nine The effect of exercise on cognition and clinical symptoms of patients with schizophrenia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trial
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter Ten Investigating mechanisms of sport-related cognitive improvement using measures of motor learning
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Methods
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 283
- Published: March 19, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- No. of pages: 358
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780443221965
- eBook ISBN: 9780443221972
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Chi-Hung Juan
Dr. Chi-Hung Juan is a Chair Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience in the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University, Taiwan. He is fascinated by human brain functions and the potential to discover interventions for helping people with cognitive impairments. He majored in Psychology/ Behavioral Sciences for his Bachelor/Master degree at Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan. He went to the Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK in 1998 to pursue his PhD degree. In 2002, He finished the PhD program and went to the Department of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, USA for his postdoctoral training on the neural mechanisms of visual cognition. In 2003, he returned to Taiwan and became one of founding members of the institute, where he has stayed to date. He applies eye-tracking, non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), electroencephalography, and dynamic analytical methods to investigate human cognition across various groups of people. His lab has elucidated the neural mechanisms of visual attention/working memory/cognitive control and developed effective behavioral and NIBS interventional protocols. This has led to around 120 journal papers and 26 doctoral/postdoctoral graduates. Many former members have now established their own research groups worldwide.
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Chun-Hao Wang
Dr. Chun-Hao Wang is affiliated with the Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies, and the Department of Psychology at National Cheng Kung University. His research focuses on examining the neurocognitive performance of elite athletes and developing integrated training programs that combine physical exercise and cognitive training. Additionally, Dr. Wang is dedicated to creating comprehensive body-mind fitness regimens and performs extensive analyses using both behavioural and neuroimaging methodologies.
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Shih-Chun Kao
Dr. Shih-Chun Kao is an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Purdue University. The primary goal of Dr. Kao’s research is to better understand the influence of health behavior and its associated biobehavioral correlates on human cognition and brain health. He is particularly interested in the acute and chronic effects of physical activity on behavioral and neuroelectric outcomes related to cognitive function during childhood and early adulthood. His research focuses include (1) the associations of different aspects of physical fitness (e.g., cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular fitness) and motor competence with higher-order cognition such as executive function and memory, (2) the role of exercise parameters (e.g., mode, intensity, timing) on the relationship between exercise and cognitive function, (3) the development of multi-modal interventions combining physical activity and mindfulness that can be implemented and integrated into real-world settings (e.g. school, workplace) for facilitating attention, learning, work productivity, and brain health.