Impact of aerobic activity on reaction time in school going children: A Randomized Controlled trial Impact of aerobic activity on reaction time in school going children: A Randomized Controlled trial

Abstract

Aim- To determine whether reaction time(RT) was immediately influenced by aerobic activity in the form of running in school-aged children.

Methods- 208 participants, aged 6–12 years, were included in the study after excluding missed follow-up participants which was documented as 6 participants. They were divided into 2 groups, namely the experimental (n=102) and the control group (n=106) using the block randomization method. Afterward, the RT was determined through visual stimuli, via a ruler drop test(RDT). The participants from the experimental group underwent a 20-meter shuttle run test (20-m SRT) whereas the participants of the control group were assigned no task. Each participant's total RDT duration was documented before, immediately following and after 30 seconds of intervention.