Motor Competence, Physical Activity, Balance
Conditions
Keywords
Traditional Turkish Children's Games, Motor Competence, Motor Development, Primary School Children, Physical Activity
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week structured motor development program based on traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment in primary school children. Forty children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group participating in the traditional games program twice weekly or a control group continuing their regular physical education curriculum. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes.
Detailed description
This school-based randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a structured motor development program using traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment among primary school children. Forty healthy primary school children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). The intervention group participated in a structured traditional games program for 10 weeks, with two sessions per week lasting approximately 40-45 minutes each. The control group continued to participate in the standard physical education curriculum provided by their school. Primary and secondary outcome measures were assessed at baseline and immediately after the completion of the intervention. Motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment were evaluated using standardized assessment tools. The study was designed to determine whether participation in a structured traditional games program could improve children's motor and psychosocial outcomes compared with regular physical education.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTraditional Turkish Children's Games Program
Participants received a structured Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program for 10 weeks, twice weekly, with each session lasting approximately 40-45 minutes in addition to regular physical education classes.
Sponsors
Ozlem Sinem USLU
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
9 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Healthy primary school children aged 9-11 years. Enrolled in the participating primary school. Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Willingness to participate in all study assessments and intervention sessions.
Exclusion criteria
Any diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or medical condition preventing participation in physical activity. Participation in another structured exercise or intervention program during the study period. Absence from a substantial proportion of intervention sessions or outcome assessments.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Competence | Baseline and immediately after the 10-week intervention. | Change in motor competence from baseline to immediately after the 10-week intervention, assessed using a standardized motor competence assessment. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed