Posted on August 13, 2025

Kinesiology HBCU MSI Open House.

The study shows a practical connection between brief, high-intensity exercise and children’s academic performance. The research reveals that nine minutes of strategically designed, high-intensity interval training can significantly enhance cognitive function and verbal comprehension in children aged 9 to 12. 

A study conducted by UNCG Kinesiology Professors Dr. Jenny Etnier and Dr. Eric Drollette