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Fundamental Movement Skills Training Improves Executive Functions in Preschoolers

NCT07725354 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 34

Last updated 2026-07-24

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 12-week structured fundamental movement skills (FMS) training program on executive functions in 34 healthy preschoolers aged 5-6 years. Participants were randomly assigned to an FMS training group (n = 17) or a regular physical activity control group (n = 17). The FMS group participated in two 35-minute sessions per week for 12 weeks, while the control group engaged in free play. Executive functions were assessed using the Go/No-Go, Mr. Ant, and Card Sorting tasks from the Early Years Toolbox at baseline and after the intervention.

Conditions

  • Healthy Preschoolers

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Regular Physical Activity

Regular physical activities including free play and simple exercises (e.g., rope jumping, ball bouncing, musical chairs), 2 sessions per week, 35 minutes per session.

BEHAVIORAL

Fundamental Movement Skills Training

Structured FMS training program including locomotor, object control, and stability skills, 2 sessions per week, 35 minutes per session for 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Xi'an Physical Education University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ying Lu · Xi'an Physical Education University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
6 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-01
Primary Completion
2024-07-01
Completion
2024-07-01

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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