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

Chien Yu Pan; Yu Kai Chang; Chia Liang Tsai; Chia Hua Chu; Yun Wen Cheng; Ming Chih Sung

doi:10.1177/1087054714533192

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

Chien Yu Pan, Yu Kai Chang, Chia Liang Tsai, Chia Hua Chu, Yun Wen Cheng, Ming Chih Sung

Institute of Physical Education, Health & Leisure Studies

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	783-795
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Attention Disorders
Volume	21
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1087054714533192
Publication status	Published - 2017 Jul 1

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Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology

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