Effect of Sports Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory and Behavior for School Going Children

Effect of a Sports-Based Structured Cognitive Therapy Program on Attention, Memory, and Behavior in School-Going Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program on attention, memory, and behavior in school-going children aged 8-12 years with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties. A total of 52 participants will be randomly allocated to either an experimental group receiving an 8-week sports-based structured cognitive therapy program or a control group receiving conventional physical activity. The intervention will be delivered three times per week. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 using the Stroop Test, Teacher Report Form (TRF), and Behavior Rating Scale to determine changes in attention, memory, and behavior

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a sports-based structured cognitive therapy program on attention, memory, and behavior in school-going children aged 8-12 years with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties. The primary objective is to determine whether participation in an 8-week sports-based structured cognitive therapy program improves attention, memory, and behavior compared with conventional physical activity. Attention will be assessed using the Stroop Test, behavioral and academic functioning using the Teacher Report Form (TRF), and behavior using the Behavior Rating Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• School-going children aged 8-12 years.
• Children with mild to moderate attention or behavioral difficulties.
• Children enrolled in participating primary or secondary schools in Haripur District.
• Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children diagnosed with severe neurological or psychiatric disorders.
• Children with physical disabilities that prevent participation in sports-based activities.
• Children currently participating in another structured cognitive or physical intervention program.