Here is an excellent article that demonstrated the beneficial effects of acute aerobic exercise prior to test-taking (click HERE for full article).

2 Feature Findings:

• Overall, findings revealed that a single, acute bout of moderate aerobic exercise facilitates cognitive performance, with more widespread effects observed for the lower-performing group

• Single bouts of physical activity throughout the school day may serve as an effective tool for increasing attentiveness in the classroom, thus leading to a more effective educational environment that promotes better learning in youth