A Physical Activity Program Improves Behavior and Cognitive Functions in Children With ADHD: An Exploratory Study

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 standa...

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Published in:Journal of attention disorders 2012-01, Vol.16 (1), p.71-80
Main Authors: Verret, Claudia, Guay, Marie-Claude, Berthiaume, Claude, Gardiner, Phillip, Béliveau, Louise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - psychology
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity - therapy
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Behavior Change
Canada
Child
Child Behavior - psychology
Child Behavior Checklist
Children
Cognition
Cognitive Ability
Cognitive Processes
Exercise Therapy - psychology
Female
Foreign Countries
Humans
Information Processing
Male
Physical Activities
Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness - psychology
Preadolescents
Program Effectiveness
Psychomotor Skills
Standardized Tests
Treatment Outcome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1087-0547
1557-1246
DOI:10.1177/1087054710379735