The relationship between physical activity and executive function performance in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 32, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 753-763

  Gapin, Jennifer ^a   Etnier, Jennifer L ^b  

^a SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO   (United States)

Author keywords

Cognition; Exercise; Pediatrics; Psychology

Indexed keywords

EID: 79551704201     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.32.6.753     Document Type: Article

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