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Effects of a Structured Motor Development Program Using Traditional Games on Motor Competence, Balance, Physical Activity Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Enjoyment in Primary School Children: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07721831 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-07-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week structured motor development program based on traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment in primary school children. Forty children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group participating in the traditional games program twice weekly or a control group continuing their regular physical education curriculum. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes.

Conditions

  • Motor Competence, Physical Activity, Balance

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program

Participants received a structured Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program for 10 weeks, twice weekly, with each session lasting approximately 40-45 minutes in addition to regular physical education classes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ozlem Sinem USLU

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
9 Years
Max Age
11 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-12
Primary Completion
2026-04-23
Completion
2026-04-23

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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