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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Novi Sad
Novi Sad, 21000, Serbia
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