Effect of a Plyometric Training Program on the Physical Parameters of ADHD Children: Behavioral and Cognitive Consequences

Authors

  • Soukaina Hattabi High Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Elkef, University of Jendouba, Tunisia Author
  • Meher Bouallegue High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Ksar-Saïd, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia Author
  • Thouraya Mhenni High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Ksar-Saïd, Manouba University, Tunis, Tunisia Author
  • Jamel Halouani Research Laboratory, Education, Motricity, Sport and Health, LR19JS01, High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, University of Sfax, Sfax 3000, Tunisia | High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Gafsa, University of Gafsa, Gafsa, Tunisia Author
  • Hamdi Chtourou High Institute of Sport and Physical Education, Sfax, University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5482-9151

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.4.1.4

Keywords:

Plyometric Training, Physical Parameters, ADHD, Behavior, Executive Control

Abstract

Background:  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopment disorder with inappropriate levels of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity that emerge during preschool-age causing several impairement that should be supported. Objectives:  The purpose of this research was to explore the repercussion of plyometric training protocol (PT) on disruptive behavior and executive control among children with ADHD. Methods:  Executive functions and ADHD related behaviors are assessed by graded tests before and after a 12-week PT (plyometric training) or NPT (did not perform PT training). Results:  Findings show that participation in PT enhances behavior reports by parents and teachers (P < 0.001) and level of executive function (P < 0.001). Conclusions:  These findings suggest that PT may improve positively ADHD symptomatology.

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Published

2021-09-21

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2021): Serial Number 9

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Hattabi, S., Bouallegue, M., Mhenni, T., Halouani, J., & Chtourou, H. (2021). Effect of a Plyometric Training Program on the Physical Parameters of ADHD Children: Behavioral and Cognitive Consequences. International Journal of Sport Studies for Health, 4(1), 18-22. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.intjssh.4.1.4