Effects of Plyometrics and Calisthenics on Executive Function in School Going Children
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 99
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Selective Attention
研究概览
简要总结
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of calisthenics and plyometric exercises on executive functions in school-going children. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- Will calisthenics exercises have a better effect on executive functions compared to plyometric exercises in school-going children?
- How do these exercise interventions impact selective attention, working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility in children?
Researchers will compare a calisthenics exercise group, a plyometric exercise group, and a control group (no intervention) to see if there are differences in executive function outcomes.
Participants will:
- Be male school-going children aged 8-12 years
- Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: calisthenics, plyometric, or control
- Complete baseline assessments of executive function
- Participate in their assigned exercise program 3 times per week for 8 weeks (exercise groups only)
- Complete follow-up assessments of executive function at 4 weeks and 8 weeks
- Perform tests measuring selective attention, working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility
详细描述
Title: Comparison of Calisthenics and Plyometric Exercises on Executive Functions Among School-Going Children
This research study, conducted by Maria Javid at Riphah International University in Islamabad, aims to investigate how different types of exercise affect cognitive abilities in children. Specifically, it compares the effects of calisthenics (bodyweight exercises) and plyometrics (jump training) on executive functions in school-going children.
Executive functions are crucial cognitive skills that help children with tasks like planning, organizing, paying attention, and controlling impulses. These skills are essential for academic success and everyday life. The study seeks to understand if and how different exercise types can enhance these cognitive abilities.
Key Details:
- Participants: Male school-going children aged 8-12 years
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Location: Public and private schools in Islamabad, Pakistan
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 8 Years 至 12 Years（Child）
- 性别
- Male
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Participants falling in this category would be recruited into the study.
- •Male School Going Children (8-12 Years of Age)
- •Normal BMI of School Going Children
- •No Recent Musculoskeletal Injury.
- •Not Actively Engaged in Other Sports
排除标准
- •Children with any mental or physical disability.
- •Children with acute illness or fracture
- •Active Inflammation or infections
- •Any physical deformity
结局指标
主要结局
Selective Attention
时间窗: 8 weeks
which is measured by Children's Trail Making Test (Parts 1 and 2).Part 1: This test assesses the child's ability to maintain focused attention by having them connect numbered circles in sequential order as quickly as possible. It measures visual attention and task-switching capabilities. Part 2: In this part, the child alternates between numbers and letters (e.g., 1-A-2-B), which adds a layer of complexity to assess cognitive flexibility and visual-motor coordination.
Forward Digit Span
时间窗: 8 weeks
Measures the ability to temporarily hold and recall sequences of numbers in the same order they are presented, assessing short-term memory
Backward Digit Span
时间窗: 8 weeks
Requires the child to recall sequences of numbers in reverse order, testing their working memory and cognitive processing capabilities.
Digit Sequencing
时间窗: 8 weeks
Involves recalling a series of digits in numerical order, further assessing the ability to manipulate and reorganize information in working memory
Inhibitory Control and Cognitive Flexibility
时间窗: 8 weeks
tested by Stroop Test This test evaluates the child's ability to inhibit automatic responses and demonstrate cognitive flexibility. In the classic Stroop task, the child must name the ink color of words that are incongruent with their meaning (e.g., the word "red" printed in blue ink). It measures how well the child can control their impulsive responses and manage conflicting information.
次要结局
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