Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in Children

November 18, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Effects of Rope Skipping in Cardiopulmonary Fitness in School Going Children

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.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

178

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab Province
      • Chak Eighty-seven -Twelve Left, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 63100
        • Recruiting
        • Allied school

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Other
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Group A: Intervention Group ( Rope Skipping)
rope skipping exercise performed 50 minutes/time (including warmup and cool down session) 3 times/ week for 8 weeks
Other: Rope skipping
Rope skipping exercise performed 50 minutes/ times ( including warm up and cool down session) 3 times / week for 8 weeks
Active Comparator: Group B : Control Group ( Self directed unsupervised free play)

The control group was engaged in self directed unsupervised free play for 50 minutes/time.

3 times/ week for 8 weeks
Other: unsupervised free play
The control group was engaged in self directed unsupervised free play.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Borg rating scale
Time Frame: duration 8 weeks
The original Borg scale ranges from 6 to 20, where 6 represents "no exertion at all" and 20 represents "maximal exertion.
duration 8 weeks
Talk test of Perceived Exertion
Time Frame: duration 8 weeks
The Talk Test is a simple way to measure exercise intensity based on how easily a person can talk during activity
duration 8 weeks
20 Meter Shuttle Run Test.
Time Frame: duration 8 weeks
The 20 meter shuttle run test also know as beep test is a field test that measures aerobic fitness and predicts the maximal rate of oxygen consumption (VO2max)
duration 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Moiza Khan, MS-PT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 31, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

January 10, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 16, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

November 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 18, 2025

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • : REC/RCR&AHS/MOIZAKHAN

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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