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Experimental Result Paper | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025 | Rating: 5.5 / 10
Effects of Structured Physical Activity Training on Working Memory among School Students
Sugasini R., Manjula S., Dr. P. Senthil Selvam
Abstract: Background: A healthy memory is important for child?s development. Working Memory plays a major role in establishing a solid base for learning, both in school and beyond. It is an early process of brain function that is crucial for the learning. but in some cases, the working memory is significantly below average for their age, it may be due to current or pass stress. There are some other articles published regarding the increasing the working memory, in that structured physical activity stands prominence. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the effect of Structured physical activity on working memory among school students. Objectives: The main objectives of the study are as follows: 1) To evaluate the effect of Structured physical activity on improving working memory among school students. 2) To evaluate the effect of the relaxed indoor physical activity on improving working memory among school students. Methodology: 30 participants were recruited in the study and divided into group-A (structured physical activity) & Group-B control group (indoor physical activity) with the duration of 4 weeks. The outcomes were measured using digit span memory tests. Result: The pre- and post- test values of digit span test showed that improvement in working memory in both groups. but the significant improvement was seen in Group-A. Conclusion: This study concluded that both groups showed significant improvement but the structured physical activity is the most effective in improving the Working memory among school students.
Keywords: structured physical activity, working memory cognition, aerobics, digit span test, school students
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025,
Pages: 784 - 786