Acute Effect of Motor-Cognitive Training

The Acute Effects of Brain Activation and Functional Connectivity Following Motor-cognitive Training Using Functional MRI

Participants will complete a functional MRI to evaluate brain activation, functional connectivity, and behavioral performance immediately before and after a training program (approximately 30 minutes). The training program will comprise of integrate neuromuscular (agility, dynamic postural stability, shuffling, rapid acceleration/deceleration, plyometrics, lateral shuffle, and core stability) and cognitive (reaction time, processing speed, task switching, decision-making, and working memory) challenges.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Physically active

Exclusion Criteria:

• Injury to the muscle or bone (upper extremity, lower extremity, or back) within the past 3 months
• Had musculoskeletal surgery or fracture (required open reduction internal fixation or within the last 12 months)
• Had a concussion or mild head injury within the last year
• Have been diagnosed with any kind of neurological, vestibular, or visual disturbance that impairs mobility
• Currently taking medications that affect the central nervous system
• Pregnant or suspicions of being pregnant
• Have metal fragments, pins, plates, or clips, shrapnel, body piercings that cannot be removed, have surgical implants or orthodontics that cannot be removed
• Have claustrophobia
• Have a history of cognitive impairment