Graduation Date
Summer 2023
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Exercise Science
Committee Chair Name
Dr. David Adams
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Rock Braithwaite
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Christopher Hopper
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
Researchers have reported that exercise has had positive results on decreasing many behaviors for children with ADHD. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a structured physical education program for students in grades K-4 with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) on academic performance. This study utilized a single subject withdrawal design. Four participants attending a special day class in grades K-4 in Northern California participated in this study. Results of this study demonstrated that 30 minutes of structured physical activity had a positive impact on decreasing the number of off-task behaviors for all four of the participants. Future teachers and researchers working with students with ADHD should consider incorporating structured and consistent physical activity into their student’s daily routines.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Mok, Deborah A., "The benefits of physical education programs for students in special education programs with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder" (2023). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 677.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/677