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2024-10-26 @ 3:42 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:42 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06631248
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-09-20
Brief Title:
Effects of Coordinative Exercise on Physical Fitness Motor Competence and Inhibitory Control in Preschoolers
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effects of Structured Coordinative Exercise Protocol on Physical Fitness Motor Competence and Inhibitory Control in Preschool Children
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The goal of this study was to determine whether a structured coordinative exercise program could improve physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control in preschool children The main questions it aimed to answer were
Does the exercise program improve childrens physical fitness agility balance vertical jump Does it enhance motor competence particularly hand-eye coordination and balance Does it affect inhibitory control a key component of cognitive function Researchers compared children who participated in an 8-week exercise program to those who followed their regular school activities
Participants
Took part in two 30-minute exercise sessions per week for 8 weeks Were assessed before and after the intervention on physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control The study found significant improvements in physical fitness and motor competence but no significant changes in inhibitory control
Does the exercise program improve childrens physical fitness agility balance vertical jump Does it enhance motor competence particularly hand-eye coordination and balance Does it affect inhibitory control a key component of cognitive function Researchers compared children who participated in an 8-week exercise program to those who followed their regular school activities
Participants
Took part in two 30-minute exercise sessions per week for 8 weeks Were assessed before and after the intervention on physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control The study found significant improvements in physical fitness and motor competence but no significant changes in inhibitory control
Detailed Description:
Scope and Content of the Study
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured coordinative exercise protocol aimed at improving physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control in preschool children Early childhood is considered a critical period for both physical and cognitive development During this phase enhancing motor skills and physical fitness forms a crucial foundation for long-term health social adaptation and academic success However these developmental opportunities may be missed if children do not engage in sufficient levels of physical activity In this context the study sought to investigate the effects of exercise interventions that support both motor and cognitive skills in preschool-aged children
The main goal of the study was to examine how coordinative exercises improve physical fitness and motor competence in preschool children Additionally the study explored the impact of these exercises on inhibitory control a cognitive skill related to attention and impulse control Inhibitory control is especially important during the preschool years as it directly affects childrenampamp39s learning processes and social interactions serving as a key component of executive functions
Research Protocol and Exercise Intervention
This study was conducted with 41 children who were randomly assigned to two groups an exercise group and a control group The exercise group participated in an 8-week program consisting of 30-minute sessions twice a week The program was designed to improve various motor skills such as balance hand-eye coordination jumping and locomotor abilities through play-based activities The control group continued with their regular school curriculum without additional physical activity interventions
The exercise protocol included open-ended tasks that progressively moved from simple to complex requiring movement planning These play-based exercises aimed to create an engaging and active environment in which children could participate socially The coordinative exercises focused on supporting a wide range of motor movements and control mechanisms encouraging the coordination of different body components in harmony
Assessed Parameters
In the study childrenampamp39s physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control were assessed both before and after the intervention
Physical fitness was measured through tests of balance agility and vertical jumping
Motor competence was evaluated using the KTK3 test battery which includes tasks such as hand-eye coordination balancing and jumping sideways
Inhibitory control was measured using the GoNo-Go test from the Early Years Toolbox assessing how well children manage attention and control impulses
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a structured coordinative exercise protocol aimed at improving physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control in preschool children Early childhood is considered a critical period for both physical and cognitive development During this phase enhancing motor skills and physical fitness forms a crucial foundation for long-term health social adaptation and academic success However these developmental opportunities may be missed if children do not engage in sufficient levels of physical activity In this context the study sought to investigate the effects of exercise interventions that support both motor and cognitive skills in preschool-aged children
The main goal of the study was to examine how coordinative exercises improve physical fitness and motor competence in preschool children Additionally the study explored the impact of these exercises on inhibitory control a cognitive skill related to attention and impulse control Inhibitory control is especially important during the preschool years as it directly affects childrenampamp39s learning processes and social interactions serving as a key component of executive functions
Research Protocol and Exercise Intervention
This study was conducted with 41 children who were randomly assigned to two groups an exercise group and a control group The exercise group participated in an 8-week program consisting of 30-minute sessions twice a week The program was designed to improve various motor skills such as balance hand-eye coordination jumping and locomotor abilities through play-based activities The control group continued with their regular school curriculum without additional physical activity interventions
The exercise protocol included open-ended tasks that progressively moved from simple to complex requiring movement planning These play-based exercises aimed to create an engaging and active environment in which children could participate socially The coordinative exercises focused on supporting a wide range of motor movements and control mechanisms encouraging the coordination of different body components in harmony
Assessed Parameters
In the study childrenampamp39s physical fitness motor competence and inhibitory control were assessed both before and after the intervention
Physical fitness was measured through tests of balance agility and vertical jumping
Motor competence was evaluated using the KTK3 test battery which includes tasks such as hand-eye coordination balancing and jumping sideways
Inhibitory control was measured using the GoNo-Go test from the Early Years Toolbox assessing how well children manage attention and control impulses
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None