The effect of yoga on attention level and motor compatibility in children with attention deficit hyperactivity

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the Exercise theories and applications of exercise, gymnastics, sports presentations Dep, Faculty of Physical Education (Boys - Girls), port said university

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This research aims to identify the impact of yoga exercises on attention level and motor compatibility in children with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), the researcher used the experimental approach with experimental design, one experimental and the other controlled, by two measurements (before-after) for each group, The basic research sample included (24 pupils) in addition to (8 pupils) for the reconnaissance sample from the age of (9-12) years of pupils in the first stage of basic education at Talaat Harb Experimental School distinguished in Port Fouad governorate Port Said, the proposed training program was implemented in the gym at Talaat Harb Experimental School distinguished by Port Fouad on members of the experimental group for (10) weeks, The most important findings were that the proposed training programme using yoga exercises had a positive impact on improving attention level and motor compatibility in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder,, The researcher also recommended the need to design special sports programs for people with hyperactivity disorder accompanied by attention deficit in schools other than sports education curricula as well as train teachers on how to deal with children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and understand their behavior.

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