Simple gym exercises boost Girls' motor skills, study finds

NCT ID NCT07491666

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a short set of structured exercises, done twice a week during physical education class, could improve gross motor skills like running and jumping in second-grade girls. 42 girls participated, and those who did the exercises showed better motor skills than those who did regular PE. The findings suggest that adding simple neuromuscular training to school gym class may help girls develop fundamental movement abilities.

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Active substance

integrative neuromuscular exercise program

What this could lead to

If successful, this could support adding simple exercises to physical education classes to help girls improve their running, jumping, and ball skills.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants. Results may not apply to all children or settings, and long-term benefits are not yet known.

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  • Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad

    Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia