Effects of Physical Activity Intervention on Motor Proficiency and Physical Fitness in Children With ADHD: An Exploratory Study.

Objective: This study explored how a 12-week simulated developmental horse-riding program (SDHRP) combined with fitness training influenced the motor proficiency and physical fitness of children with ADHD.Method: Twelve children with ADHD received the intervention, whereas 12 children with ADHD and...

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Publicado en:Journal of Attention Disorders Vol. 21; no. 9; pp. 783 - 796
Autores principales: Pan, Chien-Yu, Chang, Yu-Kai, Tsai, Chia-Liang, Chu, Chia-Hua, Cheng, Yun-Wen, Sung, Ming-Chih
Formato: research randomized controlled trial Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. Jul2017
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Sumario:Objective: This study explored how a 12-week simulated developmental horse-riding program (SDHRP) combined with fitness training influenced the motor proficiency and physical fitness of children with ADHD.Method: Twelve children with ADHD received the intervention, whereas 12 children with ADHD and 24 typically developing (TD) children did not. The fitness levels and motor skills of the participants were assessed using standardized tests before and after the 12-week training program.Results: Significant improvements were observed in the motor proficiency, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility of the ADHD training group following the intervention.Conclusion: Children with ADHD exhibit low levels of motor proficiency and cardiovascular fitness; thus, using the combined 12-week SDHRP and fitness training positively affected children with ADHD.