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Dart Training Effect on Visual Perception and Attention Level

NCT06574230 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 45

Last updated 2024-08-27

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Summary

Engagement in structured physical and sports activities is widely recognized as an effective method for enhancing visual perception and attention levels. Studies have demonstrated that dart training, in particular, has a beneficial effect on visual perception and attention. Research consistently underscores the significance of visual perception and attention in the accuracy of dart throwing. As dart training enhances these cognitive functions, the integration of visual perception and attention-focused instructions has been shown to improve throwing accuracy. However, the existing literature on this topic, especially regarding pre-adolescent populations, remains limited. Furthermore, evaluating the impact of a structured dart exercise program on both attention and visual perception simultaneously is considered a crucial factor that underscores the significance of this research. This study aimed to determine the effects of dart exercises on the visual perception and attention parameters of pre-adolescent students.

The study included 45 preschool children, with 23 in the experimental group (12 girls and 11 boys) and 22 in the control group (11 girls and 11 boys). Baseline testing of attention and visual perception was conducted prior to the start of the structured dart exercise program, which lasted for 12 weeks. The exercises were performed three days a week, with each session lasting 90 minutes. After 12 weeks, visual perception and d2 attention tests were administered to both the exercise and control groups.

Conditions

  • Preschool Children
  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

TRAINING PROGRAM

Each training session included a structured set of exercises aimed at enhancing these skills. For example, participants practiced precision drills to target specific areas of the dartboard, endurance drills to build stamina for longer games, and competitive exercises to simulate real-game conditions. This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skill development, and strategic gameplay was designed to comprehensively improve the participants\' dart-throwing abilities over the course of the program. A 12-week dart training program, with sessions conducted three times per week, each lasting 90 minutes. In the first week, participants received comprehensive theoretical and practical instruction covering the rules of the game, proper breathing techniques, and throwing mechanics. This initial phase was designed to ensure a solid understanding of the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Çalık Veli KOÇAK, PhD · Aksaray University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
15 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2014-02-12
Primary Completion
2024-08-12
Completion
2024-08-20

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