Effects of Traditional Game in School Going Children
Effects of Traditional Game on Agility and Reaction Time in School Going Children
Riphah International University
48 participants
Feb 4, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
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Summary
This randomized controlled trial examines whether regular participation in the traditional game \*\*Kho-Kho\*\* improves agility and reaction time in school-aged children. Due to limited physical education in schools, many children fail to achieve recommended daily physical activity, leading to physical and mental health issues. The study will involve \*\*48 children (8-12 years)\*\* from selected schools in Sialkot, divided into an experimental group (Kho-Kho) and a control group (free play). The intervention will be conducted \*\*3 times per week for 6 weeks\*\*, and outcomes will be measured using the \*\*T-Test, Ruler Drop Test, and TOES\*\*. Data will be analyzed using \*\*SPSS v21\*\*, with ethical approval from \*\*Riphah International University, Lahore\*\*.
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Interventions
A Kho Kho team has 12 players and is played on a rectangular court with two poles at each end and a central lane running through it. -free play activity The court is 27 by 16 m (89 × 52 ft), the distance between the two poles is 24 m (79 ft), and the width of the center lane is 30 cm (12 in). A match consists of two innings with each consisting of 9 min each .
The CG participated in their typical, PA in the classroom or playground according to their regular schedule of the school's physical education
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NCT07440771