Now recruiting for research on cognitive tasks and choice!
Inclusion criteria:
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Are between 18 and 29 years of age
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Can read and understand English sufficiently to complete questionnaires and follow study instructions
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Have normal or corrected-to-normal vision
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Have normal colour vision
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Have no current illness, injury, or health condition that would prevent safe participation in moderate- or vigorous-intensity physical activity
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Have engaged in less than 150 minutes per week of planned, structured, or purposeful moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity or exercise during the past six months
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Report an intention to increase their physical activity within the next six months
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Are willing and able to attend two laboratory sessions separated by at least 48 hours
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Are willing to follow the pre-session requirements, including avoiding structured exercise on the day of testing, avoiding alcohol and cannabis for at least 24 hours before testing, and maintaining their usual caffeine intake
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Are willing to complete the study procedures, including questionnaires, computerized tasks, activity choices, and/or physical activity
Exclusion criteria
- Are outside the age range of 18-29 years old
- Cannot communicate in English
- Self-report a medical condition or contraindication that would prevent safe participation in moderate- or vigorous-intensity exercise
- Self-report non-normal vision or colour vision
- Are unable or unwilling to complete all study procedures.
Time commitment: 2 campus visits (~2 hours total)
In Session 1, you will complete questionnaires and try exercise and seated activities.
In Session 2, complete a cognitive task, and choose between two 20-minute activities.
Receive $30 OR 2 SONA credits upon completing both sessions
Interested in participating?
Email s42khura@uwaterloo.ca to find out if you’re eligible!
This study has been reviewed and received ethics clearance through a University of Waterloo Research Ethics Board.