Effects of a Structured Motor Development Program Using Traditional Games on Motor Competence, Balance, Physical Activity Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Enjoyment in Primary School Children: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

Overview

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week structured motor development program based on traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment in primary school children. Forty children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group participating in the traditional games program twice weekly or a control group continuing their regular physical education curriculum. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes.

This school-based randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a structured motor development program using traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment among primary school children. Forty healthy primary school children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). The intervention group participated in a structured traditional games program for 10 weeks, with two sessions per week lasting approximately 40-45 minutes each. The control group continued to participate in the standard physical education curriculum provided by their school. Primary and secondary outcome measures were assessed at baseline and immediately after the completion of the intervention. Motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment were evaluated using standardized assessment tools. The study was designed to determine whether participation in a structured traditional games program could improve children's motor and psychosocial outcomes compared with regular physical education.