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ArticleFrontiers in psychology2020

Rhythmic Physical Activity Intervention: Exploring Feasibility and Effectiveness in Improving Motor and Executive Function Skills in Children.

Spyridoula Vazou, Brenna Klesel, Kimberley D Lakes, Ann Smiley

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Article in Frontiers in psychology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06196983 (Effects of Rhythmic Aerobic Exercises on Functional Balance in Children With Down Syndrome), which is not on this map. Cited by 19 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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NCT06196983 nacompletednot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Effects of Rhythmic Aerobic Exercises on Functional Balance in Children With Down Syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled40ConditionsDown SyndromeArmsRhythmic aerobic exercises, Control group, strength and balance exercises
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4 authors.

Spyridoula VazouDepartment of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.
Brenna KleselDepartment of Psychology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.
Kimberley D LakesDepartment of Psychiatry & Neuroscience, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA, United States.
Ann SmileyDepartment of Kinesiology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionIncreasing literature has emerged investigating the importance of considering the qualitative characteristics of physical activity (PA) interventions and sports as well as considering the role of motor competence in the exercise-cognition interplay. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a rhythmic PA intervention compared to a standard physical education program, on motor and hot and cool executive function (EF) skills.

methodsChildren ages 6-11 were enrolled in one of the two programs: a rhythmic program (

resultsThe rhythmic program used in this study was feasible, scalable, affordable, and able to be implemented with minimal preparatory time. Children in both groups (rhythmic and physical education) engaged in a similar level of PA and had similar positive experiences from the programs. Both groups improved in balance and cool EF, and there were significant correlations in the change scores between balance and cool EF, as well as between cool EF with hot EF and socio-emotional factors. DISCUSSION: This study contributes to the literature by exploring the potential value of rhythmic programs as a vehicle in helping children develop motor and EF skills while deriving joy and positive social interactions from the program.

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chronic exercisecognitionenjoymentexecutive processingphysical educationsocialyouth

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PMID33071879
PMCPMC7530936

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