Correia, Ana LuísaCorreia, Ana Luisa Rodrigues Figueira de SousaGouveia. Élvio R.Gouveia, Elvio RúbioGouveia, Élvio RúbioGouveia, Elvio RúbioMarques, AdilsonMarques, AdilsonGouveia, BrunaGouveia, BrunaRodrigues, Ana J.Rodrigues, AnaAlves, RicardoAlves, RicardoVelosa Barreto Ferreira Alves, José RicardoLopes, HelderLopes, HelderKliegel, MatthiasKliegel, MatthiasIhle, AndreasIhle, Andreas2026-06-012026-06-0120191988-5202http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/7790Background: Muscular strength and endurance (MSE) have been correlated to healthy physical and mental condition throughout the lifespan. Objective: The main objective of this study was to investigate how well do MSE predict cognitive function in youth, after controlling for age. Methods: The sample comprised 302 students (157 girls and 145 boys), mean age 15.7 years (SD = 2.7, range 9.9-20.6), from the 5th to the 12th year, in 5 public schools. Cognitive Telephone Screening Instrument (COGTEL) as used to access cognitive function. MSE of students were assessed using the hand grip test (static strength) and sit-ups (trunk strength) from EUROFIT battery. Bivariate correlations and hierarchical multiple regression analyses were performed on the data analysis. Results: COGTEL was positively related to static strength (r=.282, p<.001) and trunk strength tests scores (r=.268, p<.001). Age explained 5.9% of the variance in COGTEL (step 1). After entry MSE at step 2, the total variance explained by the model as a whole was 12%. In the final model, both age and MSE composite score were statistically significant, with the MSE recording a higher beta value (beta=.264, p<.001) than age (beta=.136, p=.034). Conclusion: this study reinforces that better MSE significantly correlates to higher performance in cognitive function. Moreover, MSE predict cognitive function in youth in the same proportion as age does.engHealth-related physical fitnessCognitive performanceYouthPhysical education.Faculdade de Ciências Sociaisconference object10.14198/jhse.2019.14.proc4.82