Impact of Regular Rope Skipping Exercise on Heart and Lung Fitness in Children Ages 6 to 12

What this Trial Is About

Physical inactivity among school children increases risks of heart and lung diseases, obesity, and poor health. This research evaluates the effects of rope skipping on cardiopulmonary fitness in children aged 6 to 12. The study compares improvements in heart rate, endurance, and lung function between children doing rope skipping and those in regular physical education. Participants are randomly assigned to two groups one practices rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over 8 weeks including warm-up and cool-down. The other group participates in self-directed, unsupervised free play for the same duration and frequency. The trial is conducted in a school setting to assess the impact of these activities on cardiopulmonary fitness. Children will be evaluated before and after the 8-week period using the Borg rating scale, talk test of perceived exertion, and the 20 Meter Shuttle Run Test. Researchers will analyze changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function. The study aims to monitor safety and effectiveness through these measures and will last the entire 8-week intervention period.

Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Children