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An Experimental Study of the Effect of Fancy Rope-Skipping on the Attention of Children

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Fancy rope-skipping is an emerging physical activity with numerous psychosocial benefits. However, its specific advantages for cognitive functions like attention, compared to traditional physical education, remain underexplored. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a 12-week fancy rope-skipping intervention on various domains of attention in fifth-grade students, compared to a standard physical education program. We hypothesized that the fancy rope-skipping intervention would yield significant improvements in one or more domains of attention (allocation, span, stability, and shifting). METHODS: Two classes were randomly assigned as an experimental group (n = 28), which underwent a fancy rope-skipping program, and a control group (n = 31), which followed the regular syllabus. Attention was assessed using the Attention Quality Test before and after the intervention. RESULTS: = 0.004). No significant between-group differences were found in attention span, stability, or shifting. CONCLUSIONS: Fancy rope-skipping can specifically improve the ability to allocate attention in primary school students, highlighting its potential as a targeted intervention within physical education.

Source: Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/bs15121674

Authors: Pan Li, Yanan Li, Yan Duan, Yaogang Han, Ying Liu

Institutions: Shanghai University of Sport, Capital Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Children's Physical and Motor Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654