Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience White Matter Connectivity and Aerobic Fitness in Male Adolescents

Highlights • DTI was collected for 34 male adolescents, ages 15–17.• Aerobic fitness related to white matter connectivity in frontal and motor tracts.• HF had higher tractography streamline counts in CST and Fminor compared to LF.• A negative relationship was seen between VO2 peak and FA in the L CST.• Exercise is an important environmental factor to consider during neurodevelopment.

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