Publication: The Acute Effects of Actively Play on the Executive Functions of Thai Children
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Issued Date
2022
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eng
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application/pdf
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23005076
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Scopus
Bibliographic Citation
Physical Activity Review. Vol 10, No.1 (2022), p.1-9
Suggested Citation
Sriramatr S., Maphong R. The Acute Effects of Actively Play on the Executive Functions of Thai Children. Physical Activity Review. Vol 10, No.1 (2022), p.1-9. doi:10.16926/PAR.2022.10.01 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/10258
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Abstract
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a single active play intervention on the executive functions in children. Methods: A quasi-experimental design. Children from two classrooms in the 5th grade were randomly selected. Children in one classroom (n=30) were assigned to an active playgroup, while those from another class (n=30) were assigned to a control group. We tested two components of executive functions (i.e., working memory [the Trails Making Test (TMT)] and inhibitory control [the Stoop Color-Word Test (SCWT)]) at pre-and post-intervention times. Results: There was a significant interaction effect of an active play by time for the TMT and SCWT (p < 0.01). At post-test, children in the active playgroup had better TMT and SCWT scores than those in the control group (p < 0.05). Compared to the pre-test, children in the active playgroup had better TMT and SCWT cores on the post-test (p<0.01), while children in the control group had better TMT1 and SCWT2 scores in the post-test (all p<0.05). Conclusion: Given the improved working memory and inhibitory control, the active play seems to be an effective intervention, even in a single bout. © 2022. All Rights Reserved.