Cognitive Effects of Life Kinetik-Adapted Physical Activity Cards

The Effect of Physical Activity Cards Adapted With Life Kinetik Exercises on Cognitive Functions and Problem-solving Skills in Middle School Students: a Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of physical activity cards integrated with Life Kinetik exercises on attention, short-term memory, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving skills in middle school students. The study specifically aims to determine whether this integrated educational approach leads to greater improvements in cognitive performance compared to traditional physical activity cards.

This study evaluated the effects of physical activity cards adapted with Life Kinetik exercises on cognitive functions and problem-solving skills in middle school students. A total of 36 participants aged 11-14 years were assigned to two experimental groups (physical activity cards adapted with Life Kinetik and physical activity card) and one control group in a 12-week intervention designed with a pre-test-post-test experimental model. The PAC-LK group participated in physical activity cards integrated with Life Kinetik exercises, while the physical activity card group followed traditional physical activity cards, each conducted three times per week for one hour, and the control group did not receive any intervention. The integrated program combined physical movement with cognitive tasks to stimulate cognitive processing and executive functions. Outcome measures included attention, short-term memory, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving performance.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Secondary school pupils aged 11 to 14,be enrolled in secondary school,Healthy participants with no chronic illnesses, musculoskeletal injuries, or physical limitations in the last six months.

Exclusion Criteria:

• To be included in an individualised education programme (IEP), Loss of senses such as hearing or sight, Insufficient Turkish reading comprehension skills.