What a shot! Effect of biathlon and badminton on attention of preteens in middle schools: a longitudinal study.
The aim of the present study was to test the effect of a biathlon and badminton programme, two activities requiring high cognitive engagement, on attention, executive functions, and visuo-manual coordination of preteens in a school context. We compared these two intervention programmes with a runnin...
| Published in: | International Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. 700 - 722 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
May2026
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