Behavioural response to exercise in children with attention-defict / hyperactivity disorder

The objective is to determine the effect of a moderate intensity exercise programme on the behaviour of children with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thirteen ADHD children ( 5 - 1 3 years old, 10 boys and 3 girls) participated in a 5-week exercise programme (5 days a week, 60 min...

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Veröffentlicht in:	South African journal of sports medicine 2003-12, Vol.15 (3), p.17-21
1. Verfasser:	McKune, A.J., Pautz, J. & Lombard, J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Attentive behaviour Dopaminergic adjuvant Emotional behaviour Exercise stimulus Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Motor skills One-leg hops Oppositional behaviour Physical activity Plyometric exercises Positive psychological benefits Relay runs Running Side-effects Skipping Task orientation Tuck jumps
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Zusammenfassung:	The objective is to determine the effect of a moderate intensity exercise programme on the behaviour of children with attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Thirteen ADHD children ( 5 - 1 3 years old, 10 boys and 3 girls) participated in a 5-week exercise programme (5 days a week, 60 minutes of exercise, 20 minutes at 50 - 75% of maximal heart rate). Six ADHD children ( 5 - 1 3 years old, 3 boys and 3 girls) acted as non-exercising controls. A modified Conner's Parent Rating Scale was used to rate the children's behaviour 1 week before, after 3 weeks of exercise, and immediately: after the 5-week period.
ISSN:	1015-5163 2078-516X