Background. Working memory is a part of short term memory to help learning processes which affected by physical activity. Low working memory cause difficulty in processing new information and decreasing learning achievements.
Objectives. To determine the relationship of physical activity and working memory in Don Bosco III senior high school students.
Methods. This research was done cross-sectionally using analitic methods to 113 Don Bosco III senior high students, Bekasi, on 18th – 20th July 2016. This research used demographic questionnaire, mental disturbance and chronic disease screening questionnaire, Physical Acitivity Questionnaire of Adolescent (PAQ-A) and Operation Span (O-SPAN). Data analysis using univariate and bivariate test with Spearman correlation test.
Results. There were 113 of Don Bosco III senior high students ranging from 14 to 17 years old, with majority of 15 years old (44.2%) , 61.1% male, 44.2% 10th grade students. Majority of students had a “quite low” physical activity and mean of working memory score was 16,16. Spearman analysis showed significant association between physical activity and working memory with positive correlation.
Conclusions. There was positive correlation between physical activity and working memory, higher physical activity would increase working memory. |