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ERIC Number: EJ951902
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jan
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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A Physical Activity Program Improves Behavior and Cognitive Functions in Children with ADHD: An Exploratory Study
Verret, Claudia; Guay, Marie-Claude; Berthiaume, Claude; Gardiner, Phillip; Beliveau, Louise
Journal of Attention Disorders, v16 n1 p71-80 Jan 2012
Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the effects of a moderate- to high-intensity physical activity program on fitness, cognitive functions, and ADHD-related behavior in children with ADHD. Method: Fitness level, motor skills, behaviors, and cognitive functions are assessed by standardized tests before and after a 10-week training or control period. Results: Findings show that participation in a physical activity program improves muscular capacities, motor skills, behavior reports by parents and teachers, and level of information processing. Conclusion: A structured physical activity program may have clinical relevance in the functional adaptation of children with ADHD. This supports the need for further research in the area of physical activity with this population. (Contains 1 figure and 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Child Behavior Checklist
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