Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Children

Riphah International University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Cardiopulmonary

Treatments: Other: unsupervised free play; Other: Rope skipping

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07249671

: REC/RCR&AHS/MOIZAKHAN

Details and patient eligibility

About

The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.

Full description

Physical inactivity among school-going children is a growing concern globally, leading to increased risks of cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and poor overall health. Cardiopulmonary fitness, an important indicator of a healthy heart and lungs, can significantly reduce these risks. Rope skipping, a simple yet effective exercise, is gaining attention as a potential intervention to enhance cardiopulmonary fitness in children. Its low cost, accessibility, and high intensity make it a feasible activity in school environments. This project investigates the impact of regular rope skipping on the cardiopulmonary fitness of school-going children, aiming to assess improvements in heart rate, endurance, and respiratory capacity. By evaluating these parameters, the study seeks to contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting physical activity as a crucial part of children's health routines.

The study will be conducted in a school setting, involving a randomized control trial (RCT) of 178 children aged 6 to 12. The participants will be divided into two groups: a control group engaging in regular physical education (PE) classes and an experimental group practicing rope skipping for 50 minutes, three times a week, over a period of 8 weeks. Cardiopulmonary fitness will be assessed before and after the intervention using the borg rating scale and talk test of perceived exertion.. Data will be analyzed to determine changes in endurance, heart rate recovery, and lung function between the groups. The expected outcome is a significant improvement in cardiopulmonary parameters among the rope-skipping group, highlighting the exercise's effectiveness in promoting heart and lung health in children.

Enrollment: 178 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 6 to 12 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• School going children age 6 to 12 years
• Children with no pre existing regular rope skipping training
• No student athletes
• Children with no physical and psychological disabilities

Exclusion criteria

• Children with pre existing injuries
• Children with chronic medical conditions
• Children with cardiovascular issues
• Children with disability

Trial design

Primary purpose: Other

Allocation: Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Single Blind

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178 participants in 2 patient groups

Group A: Intervention Group ( Rope Skipping)

Active Comparator group

Description:

rope skipping exercise performed 50 minutes/time (including warmup and cool down session) 3 times/ week for 8 weeks

Treatment:

Other: Rope skipping

Group B : Control Group ( Self directed unsupervised free play)

Active Comparator group

Description:

The control group was engaged in self directed unsupervised free play for 50 minutes/time. 3 times/ week for 8 weeks

Treatment:

Other: unsupervised free play