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Evidence-based positive effects of physical activity on many areas of health have been determined, and its effects on cognitive functions such as attention, memory and executive functions are investigated. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between university students' physical activity levels and their cognitive performance. For this purpose, tests were conducted with 83 people whose ages ranged from 18-25. The International Physical Activity Questionnare (IPAQ) was used to determine physical activity levels, and the Stroop Test TBAG Form, which includes executive functions to determine cognitive performance levels, and demographic information was recorded. IBM SPSS 21 package program was used in the data analysis of the study. Statistical significance was accepted as p <0.05 in all analyzes. As a result of the ANOVA test, the Stroop effect phenomenon was observed with a significant delay in reaction times in the incompatible condition. Response times in control and adaptive condition are faster than in non-compliant conditions. The effect of physical activity on the stroop effect is not significant. Considering the relationship between BAT and Stroop effect, it is observed that as the MET increases, the Stroop effect tends to decrease, but this relationship is not significant. In our study, no linear relationship was found between university students' total physical activity levels and their cognitive performance. Further research is needed, involving larger numbers of participants.

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