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Table 1 Inclusion-exclusion criteria for SNEACY participants

From: Sympathetic Nervous System and Exercise Affects Cognition in Youth (SNEACY): study protocol for a randomized crossover trial

Inclusion

Exclusion

1. Parental/guardian consent and participant assent.

Non-consent of guardian or non-assent of participant.

2. 9–10 years of age.

Above/below 9–10 years of age.

3. Capable of performing exercise based on PAR-Q.

Any physical disability that prohibits exercise.

4. Normal/average IQ or above (i.e., > 85).

IQ < 85.

5. Participants must have not yet reached, or be in the earliest stages, of puberty, as measured by a modified test of the Tanner Staging System (Tanner score < 2).

Tanner score > 2.

6. No prior diagnosis of cognitive or physical disability, including ADHD, uncontrolled asthma, epilepsy, chronic kidney disease, and dependence upon a wheelchair/walking aid.

Prior diagnosis of cognitive or physical disability, including ADHD, uncontrolled asthma, epilepsy, chronic kidney disease, and dependence upon a wheelchair/walking aid.

7. Free of any type of anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety medication as well as medications used for ADD/ADHD (use of any anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and ADD/ADHD medications).

Use of any type of anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety medication as well as medications used for ADD/ADHD (use of any anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and ADD/ADHD medications).

8. Normal or corrected-to-normal vision based on the minimal 20/20 standard in order to complete the cognitive task (below 20/20 vision).

Normal or corrected-to-normal vision below 20/20 vision.

9. Able to speak and read English.

Not fluent in English.