The study focuses on developmental concerns related to delays or deficiencies in motor coordination and cognitive function among primary school aged children. Motor coordination is a fundamental aspect of physical and neurological development that influences childrens ability to perform daily tasks, participate in physical education, and engage in social play. Children with low motor coordination may struggle with balance, timing, spatial awareness, and the integration of body movements, which c
Conditions
Interventions
Participants in this arm engaged in a structured body percussion program designed to improve motor coordination and cognitive function. The program consisted of body percussion activities involving cl
Experimental Behavioral,No Intervention No treatment
Body Percussion Activity Program,No Additional Intervention (Regular School Activities)
Sponsors
National Research Council of Thailand
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Students must be enrolled in grades 4 to 6 under the jurisdiction of the Office of Bangkok Primary Educational Service Area. 2. Students must have motor coordination scores below the established standard, as assessed by Body Coordination Test for Children. 3. Students must voluntarily agree to participate in the study and obtain written informed consent from their parent or legal guardian.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Participants will be excluded from the study if they meet any of the following conditions: 1. Medical Contraindications: Presence of any medical condition that may pose a health risk during physical activity, including but not limited to: Cardiovascular disease, Severe asthma, Anxiety disorders or other psychological conditions requiring ongoing treatment 2. Behavioral Issues: History of aggressive or disruptive behavior that may endanger themselves or others during group activities. 3. Non-compliance: Inability or unwillingness to follow instructions or participate in scheduled sessions throughout the intervention period. 4. Concurrent Participation in Other Programs: Enrollment in other physical training or cognitive intervention programs that may influence the outcomes of this study. 5. Withdrawal of Consent: Participant or their parent/guardian withdraws consent at any time during the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Motor Coordination Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 9) Total Motor Quotient (MQ) score from the KTK. The KTK is a standardized test used to assess gross motor coordination in children aged 5 to 14 years. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in Cognitive Function Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 9) Ravens 2 Progressive Matrices Test. The Ravens 2 is a non-verbal test of general cognitive ability, suitable for individuals aged 4 to 69 years. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactRavisara Trongjitpituk
Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed