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Effects of high-intensity interval training and moderate-intensity continuous training on classroom attention in fifth-grade students.

Zhao Zhang, Wenhua You, Dexin Wang, Yuankun Long, Yu Zhe

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5 authors.

Zhao ZhangPhysical Education Institute, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Wenhua YouPhysical Education Institute, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Dexin WangCollege of Competitive Sports, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, China.
Yuankun LongCollege of Physical Education, Dalian University, Dalian, Liaoning, China.
Yu ZhePhysical Education Institute, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Objective: The aim was to examine how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) differentially affect in-class attention among fifth-grade students, with the goal of informing evidence-based physical education curriculum design. Methods: Seventy-two children aged 10-11 years were randomly assigned to three groups: HIIT, MICT, and a control group ( Results: Both HIIT and MICT significantly improved the overall attention score ( Conclusion: Both high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) demonstrated positive effects on the enhancement of children's overall in-class attention. Notably, HIIT demonstrated superior overall effects and produced significantly greater improvements across multiple attention sub-dimensions compared with MICT. These findings provide empirical support for the incorporation of HIIT into school-based physical education curricula as an effective strategy for enhancing students' cognitive performance.

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AttentionHigh-Intensity Interval TrainingPhysical Education and TrainingStudentsChildFemaleHeart RateHumansMaleAttentionContinuous aerobic exerciseGrade FiveHigh-intensity intermittent

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