Effects of physically active lifestyle on cognitive learning prerequisites throughout the lifespan
This multidisciplinary study determines how physically active lifestyle is associated with cognitive, academic, and professional performance in different stages of life.
The multidisciplinary study called the Effects of physically active lifestyle on cognitive learning prerequisites throughout the lifespan is coordinated by Likes, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences. This study aims to determine how physically active lifestyle is associated with cognitive, academic, and professional performance in different stages of life.
The study increases scientific understanding of the potential of physically active lifestyle to maintain, optimize and enhance cognitive prerequisites of learning throughout the lifespan.
The data from four large cohort populations is utilized to answer the research questions in collaboration with the University of Turku, the University of Jyväskylä and the international network of collaborators. The study is led by Principal Researcher Tuija Tammelin co-leaded by Senior Researcher Heidi Syväoja from Likes.
Implementation time: 2023–2026
The coordination and implementation of the study: Likes, Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, School of Health and Social Studies. Responsible researchers from Likes: Principal Researcher Tuija Tammelin and Senior Researcher Heidi Syväoja.
National collaborators: University of Jyväskylä, University of Turku, On the Move programmes.
International collaborators: Northeastern University, US; University of Granada, Spain; Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK
Funding: Ministry of Education
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