Effects of Two Physical Training Paradigms on Biological and Cognitive Characteristics of Airmen: Lessons Learned

Abstract

In order to determine the effect of different physical training paradigms on Airman biological and cognitive profiles overtime, a complex exercise-based pilot experimental program was conducted over a 12-week period. During that time, Active Duty participants engaged in a 9-week physical training program, tests of physical endurance and strength, body composition analyses, biomarker collections, and cognitive tests. In addition to briefly discussing results, this paper provides a current review of exercise induced brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) literature and discusses the lessons learned for conducting future experiments of this nature. It focuses on how to refine experimental designs of future exercise-based AF research efforts, addressing issues associated with Active Duty Airmen subjects such as attrition and controls.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 07, 2017
Accession Number
AD1039118

Entities

People

  • Ed Eveland
  • Erica Johnson
  • Jessica Wagner
  • Kyle Traver

Organizations

  • Infoscitex Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Research Laboratories
  • Blood
  • Body Composition
  • Cognition
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Experimental Design
  • Information Science
  • Lessons Learned
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Skills
  • Neuroplasticity
  • Pilot Studies
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Training

Readers

  • Exercise and Sports Science.
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.