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School-Based Physical Education Program and Its Effects on Motor Fitness in Malaysian Children

NCT06834620 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-02-19

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Summary

The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effects of a standard school physical education program (SPEP) and a rhythmic and gymnastic activities-based school physical education program (RGPEP) on the physical and motor fitness parameters of Malaysian primary school children.

Conditions

  • Physical Fitness
  • Child Development
  • Exercise Intervention
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Physical Inactivity in Children

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Rhythmic and Gymnastic Activities-Based School Physical Education Program

A structured, year-long school-based physical education program integrating rhythmic movements, gymnastics, and small equipment exercises designed to enhance motor and physical fitness. The program included 80 sessions (two per week) focusing on rhythmic activities such as twisting, partner balance, animal walks, tumbling, and rope exercises. The intervention aimed to improve strength, flexibility, agility, and cardiovascular endurance compared to traditional physical education classes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Hellenic Naval Academy

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
8 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-02-14
Primary Completion
2016-02-14
Completion
2016-02-14

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