Old-school playground games put to the test: can they boost kids' motor skills?
NCT ID NCT07721831
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This school-based trial tests whether a 10-week program of traditional Turkish children's games can improve motor competence, balance, physical activity self-efficacy, and enjoyment in healthy children aged 9-11. Forty participants are randomly assigned to either the game program twice weekly or regular physical education classes. The study measures changes from before to after the program to see if these culturally familiar games offer extra benefits for physical and psychosocial development.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a 10-week program of traditional Turkish children's games
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a fun, low-cost way to improve motor skills and physical activity in primary school children.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply broadly. The program's benefits over regular physical education remain uncertain.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Atatürk Primary School
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)