Active breaks during university classes
This study tests whether short bursts of physical activity during class can help university students think better and stay focused. You might join if you are a healthy university student and can do light exercise.
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Who can take part
- You are a university student aged 18 or older.
- You are enrolled in one of the participating classes.
- You are able to do light to moderate physical activity safely.
- You are able to complete computer-based thinking and memory tests.
- You do not have an injury or illness that prevents physical activity, and you are not acutely ill on test days.
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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