Effects of a Structured Motor Development Program Using Traditional Games on Motor Competence, Balance, Physical Activity Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Enjoyment in Primary School Children: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial (TradGamesRCT)

July 19, 2026 updated by: Ozlem Sinem USLU

Effects of a Structured Motor Development Program Using Traditional Turkish Children's Games on Motor Competence, Balance Performance, Physical Activity Self-Efficacy, and Physical Activity Enjoyment in Primary School Children: A School-Based Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a 10-week structured motor development program based on traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment in primary school children. Forty children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group participating in the traditional games program twice weekly or a control group continuing their regular physical education curriculum. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the intervention to determine the effectiveness of the program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This school-based randomized controlled trial was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of a structured motor development program using traditional Turkish children's games on motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment among primary school children.

Forty healthy primary school children were randomly assigned to either an intervention group (n = 20) or a control group (n = 20). The intervention group participated in a structured traditional games program for 10 weeks, with two sessions per week lasting approximately 40-45 minutes each. The control group continued to participate in the standard physical education curriculum provided by their school.

Primary and secondary outcome measures were assessed at baseline and immediately after the completion of the intervention. Motor competence, balance performance, physical activity self-efficacy, and physical activity enjoyment were evaluated using standardized assessment tools. The study was designed to determine whether participation in a structured traditional games program could improve children's motor and psychosocial outcomes compared with regular physical education.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

40

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 Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy primary school children aged 9-11 years. Enrolled in the participating primary school. Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. Willingness to participate in all study assessments and intervention sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

Any diagnosed neurological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, or medical condition preventing participation in physical activity.

Participation in another structured exercise or intervention program during the study period.

Absence from a substantial proportion of intervention sessions or outcome assessments.

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: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Traditional Turkish Children's Games Group
Participants received the Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program in addition to their regular physical education classes.
Behavioral: Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program
Participants received a structured Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program for 10 weeks, twice weekly, with each session lasting approximately 40-45 minutes in addition to regular physical education classes.
No Intervention: Control Group
Participants continued their regular physical education classes and did not receive the Traditional Turkish Children's Games Program.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Motor Competence
Time Frame: Baseline and immediately after the 10-week intervention.
Change in motor competence from baseline to immediately after the 10-week intervention, assessed using a standardized motor competence assessment.
Baseline and immediately after the 10-week intervention.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Ozlem Sinem USLU

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 12, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 23, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

April 23, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 19, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 19, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2025-SBB-1241-RCT
  • 2025-SBB-1241 (Other Identifier: Bartin University Social and Human Sciences Ethics Committee)

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be made publicly available to protect participant confidentiality and privacy.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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