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  • Pediatric Exercise Science
  • Motor Development
  • School Health Interventions

Background:

  • Increasing sedentary behavior in children is linked to declining physical activity and motor performance.
  • There is a need for effective interventions to counteract these negative trends in school settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of an integrated, school-based daily exercise program on children's motor skills.
  • To compare motor skill changes in children participating in the program versus a control group.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study involving 303 children across five schools.
  • Participants were assigned to an exercise group (EG) or a waiting group (WG).
  • Motor skills were assessed at baseline and after one year using mixed modeling analysis.

Main Results:

  • The exercise group showed significantly greater improvements in sprint, side jumps, stand and reach, and ergometry compared to the waiting group.
  • Specific subgroups demonstrated differential improvements: girls in sit-ups, younger students in balance and ergometry, and non-overweight children in standing long jump.
  • The program proved effective across various demographic factors, with no disadvantage for girls or overweight children.

Conclusions:

  • The integrated school-based exercise program is effective in enhancing children's motor skills and physical fitness.
  • The intervention demonstrates positive outcomes regardless of sex or weight status, promoting inclusive physical development.