The LIFE research group - Physical Activity, Fitness and Health of the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló has focused its research activity since its inception on studying the effects of physical activity and exercise on children’s and adolescents’ health and cognition.

Currently, the LIFE research group is immersed in the analysis of the data obtained in the DADOS project the main results of which are showing numerous beneficial effects derived from the continued practice of physical activity during the adolescent period (e.g. improvement of body composition, cardiovascular risk reduction, improved academic performance and cognitive abilities, and increased levels of psychological well-being).