- Title
- The Kick-Smart Program: A Randomised Feasibility Trial Evaluating the Feasibility and Efficacy of a Primary-School Based Martial Arts Program Integrating Mathematics, Physical Fitness and Well-Being
- Creator
- Burt, Louis David; Riley, Nicholas; Parkes, Robert John; Eather, Narelle
- Relation
- Journal of Education and Training Studies Vol. 9, Issue 3, p. 47-57
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.11114/jets.v9i3.5142
- Publisher
- Redfame Publishing
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2021
- Description
- The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of the 'Kick-Smart' martial arts programme using a randomised controlled-trial conducted in one Australian primary school. Kick-Smart involved children 9-11yrs (n= 46) randomised into treatment or wait-list control conditions. Kick-Smart consisted of 2x60min curriculum sessions/week for 6-weeks during school hours. Positive feedback was received from students and teachers regarding program enjoyment, perceived benefits and future plans. Significant treatment effects favouring the Kick-Smart group for muscular fitness and mathematics achievement demonstrates preliminary efficacy. Findings indicate Kick-Smart is feasible for delivery in a primary school setting and effective for improving selected fitness and academic outcomes. Further evidence for the effectiveness of Kick-Smart via a larger randomised control trial is recommended.
- Subject
- education; physical activity; martial arts; mathematics; well-being; randomised-controlled trial
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1461737
- Identifier
- uon:46286
- Identifier
- ISSN:2324-805X
- Language
- eng
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