Movement speed as a marker of physical function across the lifespan, mental health, and academic performance

This project includes four main stages:

1 - Determine how maximal repetitive movement speed changes across the lifespan both in terms of the maximum value and in the rate of decline with fatigue. The patterns of brain activity associated with that decline will also be determined at this stage in a more limited sample.

2 - Determine associations of the movement speed and fatigue parameters measured in (1) with (a) physical function in the elderly; (b) academic performance in schoolchildren; (C) self-reported mental health in adults

3 - If any associations are noticed, create a trial of a repetitive movement speed training intervention on the populations described in (2)

4 - If positive effects are found on the trials described on (3), start a wider application protocol in liaison with schools (e.g., through PE programs), health providers (e.g., GPs), and social care institutions (e.g., nursing homes).