In a subject pool of adolescents with ADHD, those who were assigned 6 weeks of exercise and medication showed significant increases in brain activity in the pre-frontal cortex compared to those assigned 6 weeks of education and medication

Ithaca College

a review of 17 studies found the prevalence of ADHD in athletes age 15-19 was between 4.2% and 8.1% 

Prevalence of ADHD in Teen Athletes

Han, McDuff, D., Thompson, D., Hitchcock, M. E., Reardon, C. L., & Hainline, B. (2019). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in elite athletes: a narrative review. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(12), 741–745. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-100713

Attention-defecit/hyperactivity disorder in elite athletes: a narrative review.

individuals with ADHD show heightened awareness of environment, do well under pressure or in chaotic situations due to the ability to hyper-focus, have quick reaction times, creative strategic approaches, spontaneity, and a lack of concern about losing in the moment. They are also particularly suited to sports that involve quick shifts in attention or only require short spurts of attention (typically between 15 and 30 seconds)

Learn Before

Related