Dart Training Effect on Visual Perception and Attention Level

NCT06574230 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024/01-09
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 45
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Engagement in structured physical and sports activities is widely recognized as an effective method for enhancing visual perception and attention levels. Studies have demonstrated that dart training, in particular, has a beneficial effect on visual perception and attention. Research consistently underscores the significance of visual perception and attention in the accuracy of dart throwing. As dart training enhances these cognitive functions, the integration of visual perception and attention-focused instructions has been shown to improve throwing accuracy. However, the existing literature on this topic, especially regarding pre-adolescent populations, remains limited. Furthermore, evaluating the impact of a structured dart exercise program on both attention and visual perception simultaneously is considered a crucial factor that underscores the significance of this research. This study aimed to determine the effects of dart exercises on the visual perception and attention parameters of pre-adolescent students. The study included 45 preschool children, with 23 in the experimental group (12 girls and 11 boys) and 22 in the control group (11 girls and 11 boys). Baseline testing of attention and visual perception was conducted prior to the start of the structured dart exercise program, which lasted for 12 weeks. The exercises were performed three days a week, with each session lasting 90 minutes. After 12 weeks, visual perception and d2 attention tests were administered to both the exercise and control groups.

Conditions

Preschool Children; Healthy

Keywords

exercise; dart training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Perception Test

  The test includes 13 multiple-choice questions. Each question had four options. The test duration was approximately 30 min, and the tests were performed individually. The evaluation of the test is made out of a total of 100 points, with 7.69 points given for each correctly answered question. Therefore, the lowest score that could be obtained from the test was 0, and the highest score was 100. As the score obtained from the test increased, students' visual perception skills increased.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

• Attention Test

  The attention Test measures selective attention and mental concentration over time. The test can be applied individually or in groups to individuals between the ages of 9-60. The one-page test form contained 14 rows, 47 in each row, for a total of 658 figures. The letters d and p are used in the test. Some letters have one, two, three, or four dots above or below them. In the test, letters can be found in 16 different ways, depending on where they take the dots and their numbers. The main task of the person taking the test was to find the letter d, which had a total of two dots. These can be observed in the tests in three different ways. The test taker had 20 seconds to perform the task specified in each row. The test completion time was approximately eight minutes.

  From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Study Arms (2)

dart training

EXPERIMENTAL

The exercise group participated in dart training for 12 weeks, with sessions held three times per week, each lasting 90 minutes. During the first week of the program, participants received both theoretical and practical instruction on game rules, breathing techniques, and throwing techniques. The training focused on breathing control, throwing techniques, scoring strategies, and involved practicing a set number of exercises.

Other: TRAINING PROGRAM

control group

NO INTERVENTION

the control group did not engage in any dart-related activities during this period and were instructed to continue with their regular daily activities at school.

Interventions

TRAINING PROGRAM OTHER

Each training session included a structured set of exercises aimed at enhancing these skills. For example, participants practiced precision drills to target specific areas of the dartboard, endurance drills to build stamina for longer games, and competitive exercises to simulate real-game conditions. This combination of theoretical knowledge, practical skill development, and strategic gameplay was designed to comprehensively improve the participants\' dart-throwing abilities over the course of the program. A 12-week dart training program, with sessions conducted three times per week, each lasting 90 minutes. In the first week, participants received comprehensive theoretical and practical instruction covering the rules of the game, proper breathing techniques, and throwing mechanics. This initial phase was designed to ensure a solid understanding of the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced training.

dart training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 4 Years - 15 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• secondary school students
• being a 5th grade students
• never been playing darts before

You may not qualify if:

• having any cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, or psychiatric disease
• students who are not taking any regular medication.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

• Çalık Veli KOÇAK, PhD

  Aksaray University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 23, 2024
• First Posted: August 27, 2024
• Study Start: February 12, 2014
• Primary Completion: August 12, 2024
• Study Completion: August 20, 2024
• Last Updated: August 27, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08