Active Breaks and Executive Function in Scholars

This study aims to examine whether short bouts of exercise (10 minutes) performed during the school day can improve thinking skills, creativity and emotional wellbeing in primary school children. Specifically, children aged 11-12 years will be randomly assigned to perform either a short aerobic exercise break, a strength-based exercise break, or a seated control activity. The study will evaluate how these 10 minutes activity breaks influence attention, working memory, creativity, and emotional wellbeing state after completing cognitively demanding tasks. The findings will help to identify effective strategies to integrate physical activity into the classroom to enhance learning and overall well-being in school settings.

NCT Number	NCT07538453
Lead Sponsor	Universitat Jaume I
Conditions	Creativity, Executive Function (Cognition), Psychological Wellbeing
Enrollment	114 participants
Start Date	2026-03-26
Primary Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-20