Motor SkillsNCT07801118
The Effect of Movement Education on Fundamental Biomotor Skills in Children Aged 6-9
A study testing Movement Education Program in people with Motor Skills and Physical Fitness, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if movement training improves speed, jumping ability, and flexibility in children aged 6 to 9. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does movement training improve sprint speed in young children? Does movement training help children jump farther? Does movement training… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 9 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Child Development
- What is being tested?
- Movement Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 38 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 4 Apr 2026to 4 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 9 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children aged between 6 and 9 years
- Receiving basic gymnastics training at Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club
- Having parental/guardian written informed consent
- Participating in baseline and final outcome measurements
Who cannot join
- Having any physical disability or chronic orthopedic condition that prevents active participation in exercise
- Missing more than two training sessions during the 6-week program
- Previous history of acute muscle or joint injury in the past 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if movement training improves speed, jumping ability, and flexibility in children aged 6 to 9.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does movement training improve sprint speed in young children?
Does movement training help children jump farther?
Does movement training improve body flexibility?
Participants completed a 6-week movement training program. They took part in 60-minute exercise sessions 2 times a week.
Researchers measured the participants' height, weight, speed, long jump, and flexibility before and after the 6-week training program to see if their physical skills improved.
Read the detailed description
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of movement training applied during early childhood (ages 6-9) on speed, standing long jump, and flexibility capacity. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Istanbul Gelisim University Rectorate with the decision dated 18.03.2026 and numbered 2026-04-42. The study group consisted of 38 individual receiving basic gymnastics training within the Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club, whose parents provided informed consent. Anthropometric measurements were taken before the training sessions began.
The study lasted for 6 weeks, with training sessions conducted twice a week for 60 minutes. Before and after the training program, participants were tested using the 10-meter sprint test, standing long jump test, and sit-and-reach test. In this study, an experimental method from quantitative research approaches was used, specifically a single-group pretest-posttest design. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 24 software. The normality of the data was evaluated using the Shapiro-Wilk test, as well as by examining skewness and kurtosis values divided by their standard errors. Following these evaluations, if the data showed a normal distribution, the paired samples t-test was used for two dependent groups. If the data did not show a normal distribution, the nonparametric Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was applied. In all analyses, a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
- Conditions
- Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Child Development
- Being tested
- Movement Education Program
- Keywords
- Movement Education, Biomotor Skills, Gymnastics Training, Pediatric Fitness
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Movement Education ProgramBehavioural
The program consisted of 60-minute movement and basic gymnastics training sessions conducted 2 times a week over a 6-week period, designed to improve speed, long jump performance, and flexibility.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Education Group | Experimental | Children aged 6-9 who received basic gymnastics and movement training for 6 weeks (2 days per week, 60 minutes per session) Receives: Behavioral: Movement Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
10-Meter Sprint Test
Measured in seconds using a 10-meter sprint test to evaluate the speed capacity of the participants.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Standing Long Jump Test
Measured in centimeters to assess lower-body explosive power and jump performance
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Sit-and-Reach Test
Measured in centimeters to evaluate lower back and hamstring flexibility.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Sep 2026
- Study start4 Apr 2026
- Primary completion4 Jul 2026
- Study completion4 Jul 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Motor SkillsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sevinç SERİN YAMAN, Istanbul Gelisim University
- Investigators
- Sevinç SERİN YAMAN, PhD, Principal investigator, Istanbul Gelisim University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07801118
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-04-42
- Status last verified
- Sep 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Sep 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Sep 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Movement Education on Fundamental Biomotor Skills in Children Aged 6-9
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07801118
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2026-04-42
- Conditions
- Motor Skills, Physical Fitness, Child Development
- Keywords
- Movement Education, Biomotor Skills, Gymnastics Training, Pediatric Fitness
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 38 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Gelisim UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 4 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 4 Jul 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Sep 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if movement training improves speed, jumping ability, and flexibility in children aged 6 to 9.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does movement training improve sprint speed in young children?
Does movement training help children jump farther?
Does movement training improve body flexibility?
Participants completed a 6-week movement training program. They took part in 60-minute exercise sessions 2 times a week.
Researchers measured the participants' height, weight, speed, long jump, and flexibility before and after the 6-week training program to see if their physical skills improved.
Detailed description
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of movement training applied during early childhood (ages 6-9) on speed, standing long jump, and flexibility capacity. The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Istanbul Gelisim University Rectorate with the decision dated 18.03.2026 and numbered 2026-04-42. The study group consisted of 38 individual receiving basic gymnastics training within the Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club, whose parents provided informed consent. Anthropometric measurements were taken before the training sessions began.
The study lasted for 6 weeks, with training sessions conducted twice a week for 60 minutes. Before and after the training program, participants were tested using the 10-meter sprint test, standing long jump test, and sit-and-reach test. In this study, an experimental method from quantitative research approaches was used, specifically a single-group pretest-posttest design. Data analysis was performed using the SPSS 24 software. The normality of the data was evaluated using the Shapiro-Wilk test, as well as by examining skewness and kurtosis values divided by their standard errors. Following these evaluations, if the data showed a normal distribution, the paired samples t-test was used for two dependent groups. If the data did not show a normal distribution, the nonparametric Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was applied. In all analyses, a p-value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Education Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Movement Education ProgramChildren aged 6-9 who received basic gymnastics and movement training for 6 weeks (2 days per week, 60 minutes per session) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 9 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Children aged between 6 and 9 years
- Receiving basic gymnastics training at Istanbul Gelisim University Sports Club
- Having parental/guardian written informed consent
- Participating in baseline and final outcome measurements
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having any physical disability or chronic orthopedic condition that prevents active participation in exercise
- Missing more than two training sessions during the 6-week program
- Previous history of acute muscle or joint injury in the past 6 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Movement Education ProgramThe program consisted of 60-minute movement and basic gymnastics training sessions conducted 2 times a week over a 6-week period, designed to improve speed, long jump performance, and flexibility. | Behavioural | Movement Education Group |
Primary outcome
10-Meter Sprint Test
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Measured in seconds using a 10-meter sprint test to evaluate the speed capacity of the participants.
Standing Long Jump Test
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Measured in centimeters to assess lower-body explosive power and jump performance
Sit-and-Reach Test
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)
Measured in centimeters to evaluate lower back and hamstring flexibility.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Sep 2026.
Related trials for Motor Skills
Not yet recruiting
Sensory-integration Therapy Verses Augumented Reality-based Training in ASD
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Not yet recruiting
Cognitive-Motor Training With the DextEgg in Children With ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
RecruitingObservational study
Predicting Future Errors During Skill Performance
Healthy
RecruitingObservational study
Motor Development and Early Predictors of Psychomotor Outcomes in Preterm and Term Infants Assessed by MOS-R and Caregiver Questionnaire at 18 and 36 Months
Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Motor Skills Disorders
RecruitingObservational study
Evaluation of Catching Skills in Preschoolers With Motor Difficulties
Development Coordination Disorder, Motor Disabilities
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sevinç SERİN YAMAN, PhD principal investigator
Istanbul Gelisim University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Movement Education Program in people with Motor Skills and Physical Fitness, run by Istanbul Gelisim University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Sep 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
10-Meter Sprint Test (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 6)). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Sep 2026.