Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to perform a meta-analysis on eth effects of physical activity on cognitive and behavioral factors among ADHD children and adolescents.BR Method: Meta-analysis was conducted on 17 publications selected to analyze the effects. The analysis was performed using the CMA 3.0 program. Heterogeneity tests were also performed using the Q test and I² statistic.BR Results: First, the overall effect of physical activity on cognitive-behavioral factors in children and adolescents with ADHD was found to have a large effect (ES=.835). Physical activity had a moderate-to- large effect on the major symptoms of ADHD (hyperactivity, performance function, attention, and impulsivity). Second, a large effect was found in terms of ADHD diagnosis and age of participants. Third, a large effect was also found in relation to aerobic exercise, control exercise, yoga, horse riding, and stability exercise. Fourth, the effect was also found to be significant in relation to duration of participation in the exercise (9-12 week), the frequency of participation in the exercise (1-2 times per week), and the length of participation time in the exercise (31-59 minutes per session).BR Conclusion: According to the results of this study, physical activity is a very effective intervention program towards improving cognitive and behavioral factors in ADHD children and adolescents. Based on the results of this study, it is necessary to apply an effective exercise intervention program for children and adolescents with ADHD.
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