Movement Breaks and Thinking Skills in School Children
This study looks at whether short movement breaks during school help kids in grades 5–6 think better and focus more. Researchers want to understand how physical activity affects learning and mental skills.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in 5th or 6th grade at a school in Castellón
- You have never been held back or repeated a grade
- You do not have any diagnosed physical, neurological, or cognitive (thinking/learning) disorders
- You do not have learning difficulties or developmental disorders like ADHD or autism
- You are not being treated for any ongoing medical or psychiatric condition
- You are not taking any long-term medications
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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