The main aim of the MENTALFIT project is to test the effectiveness of physically active teaching methodologies to reduce mental fatigue and optimize cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes in secondary school students. Specifically, the study aims to examine differences depending on the type of physically active strategy implemented (physically active learning, active breaks, and active recesses) on students' mental fatigue, cognitive function, group dynamics, and motivational processes. Furthermore, the project aims to compare whether learning and academic performance are similar in traditional classes versus classes employing a physically active teaching methodology. Finally, a secondary objective of the project is to create and validate new instruments to assess the different psychobiological and educational processes included in this project.
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Subjective Mental Fatigue (VAS-F)
Timeframe: Assessed at 6 time points across the academic year: beginning and end of trimesters 1, 2, and 3 (Baseline up to 9 months).
Multidimensional Mental Fatigue (PedsQL MFS)
Timeframe: Assessed at 6 time points across the academic year (Baseline up to 9 months).
Objective Neurophysiological Mental Fatigue (Brain Activity)
Timeframe: Assessed at 6 time points across the academic year in a subsample of 160 students (Baseline up to 9 months).
Objective Cardiovascular Indicators (Heart Rate and HRV)
Timeframe: Assessed at 6 time points across the academic year in a subsample of 160 students (Baseline up to 9 months).