Cardiopulmonary
Conditions
Keywords
Cardiopulmonary, rope skipping, Borg scale.
Brief summary
The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.
Detailed description
Physical inactivity among school-going children is a growing concern globally, leading to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and poor overall health. Cardiopulmonary fitness, an important indicator of a healthy heart and lungs, can significantly reduce these risks. Rope skipping, a simple yet effective exercise, is gaining attention as a potential intervention to enhance cardiopulmonary fitness in children. Its low cost, accessibility, and high intensity make it a feasible activity in school environments. This project investigates the impact of regular rope skipping on the cardiopulmonary fitness of school-going children, aiming to assess improvements in heart rate, endurance, and respiratory capacity. By evaluating these parameters, the study seeks to contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting physical activity as a crucial part of children's health routines. The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.
Interventions
OTHERRope skipping
Rope skipping exercise performed 50 minutes/ times ( including warm up and cool down session) 3 times / week for 8 weeks
OTHERunsupervised free play
The control group was engaged in self directed unsupervised free play.
Sponsors
Riphah International University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants will get separate treatment protocols and possible efforts will be put to mask the both group about the treatment.
Intervention model description
The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* School going children age 6 to 12 years * Children with no pre existing regular rope skipping training * No student athletes * Children with no physical and psychological disabilities
Exclusion criteria
* Children with pre existing injuries * Children with chronic medical conditions * Children with cardiovascular issues * Children with disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Borg rating scale | duration 8 weeks | The original Borg scale ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 represents no exertion at all and 20 represents maximal exertion. |
| Talk test of Perceived Exertion | duration 8 weeks | The Talk Test is a simple way to measure exercise intensity based on how easily a person can talk during activity |
| 20 Meter Shuttle Run Test. | duration 8 weeks | The 20 meter shuttle run test also know as beep test is a field test that measures aerobic fitness and predicts the maximal rate of oxygen consumption (VO2max) |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Primary ContactIMRAN AMJAD, PhD
Backup ContactMuhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT
Outcome results
None listed