Physical activity and intelligence: A causal exploration

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2012, Pages 218-224

  O'Callaghan, Frances ^a   O'Callaghan, Michael ^b   Williams, Gail ^b   Bor, William ^c   Najman, Jake ^b  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

^c MATER CHILDREN S HOSPITAL   (Australia)

Author keywords

Adolescents; Exercise; IQ; Prospective study; Young adults

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857247716     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.9.2.218     Document Type: Article

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