Trials / Completed
CompletedNCT06834620
School-Based Physical Education Program and Its Effects on Motor Fitness in Malaysian Children
Impact of a Novel Primary School-based Physical Education Program on Physical and Motor Fitness of Malaysian Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial
- Status
- Completed
- Phase
- N/A
- Study type
- Interventional
- Enrollment
- 80 (actual)
- Sponsor
- Hellenic Naval Academy · Academic / Other
- Sex
- All
- Age
- 8 Years – 8 Years
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
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.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the impact of two distinct physical education programs on the physical and motor fitness of Malaysian primary school children. The intervention group participates in a rhythmic and gymnastic activities-based physical education program (RGPEP), designed to enhance balance, coordination, flexibility, and agility through structured, progressive activities. The control group follows the standard school physical education program (SPEP) in line with the national curriculum, which emphasizes general fitness and physical activity without specific rhythmic or gymnastic components.
Conditions
- Physical Fitness
- Child Development
- Exercise Intervention
- Childhood Obesity
- Physical Inactivity in Children
Interventions
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Timeline
- Start date
- 2015-02-14
- Primary completion
- 2016-02-14
- Completion
- 2016-02-14
- First posted
- 2025-02-19
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT06834620. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.