Original Research Article
Year: 2022 | Month: November | Volume: 12 | Issue: 11 | Pages: 71-77
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20221111
Effects of Structured Physical Activity in Improving Memory Among School Going Underachievers
Vishnupriya.R1, Srividya.G2, Kannan.D3, K. Anantharaj4
11Phd Scholar, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Professor, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
2Research Guide, Department of PMR, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, India
3Professor/Principal, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, Tn Dr. MGR medical University, Chennai
4Professor, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam, Tn Dr. MGR medical University, Chennai
Corresponding Author: R.Vishnupriya
ABSTRACT
Background of the Study: Memory plays a major role in establishing a solid base for learning, both in school and beyond. Having a strong memory helps children perform better in school , do well in exams and secure better grades. Under achievement occurs when child’s performance is below what is expected based on the child’s ability and pertaining to the age. A healthy memory is important for child’s development. This study aimed to identify the effect of Structured physical activity in improving memory skill among school going children.
Methodology: The study is an experimental study design and it was conducted among forty children after obtaining ethical clearance and written consent from the schools and parents of these children. All children were selected based on the selection criteria. All forty children were randomly allocated into 2 equal groups The children in group A underwent structured physical Activity for 30minutes per day for 3 days a week for a period of five months. The children in group B were given relaxed indoor activities for 30 minutes for 3 days a week for 5 months. The pre and post therapy assessment was done using Bhatia Battery of intelligence test. Immediate memory test was used for assessing the memory. The SPSS statistical package 20.0 was used to analyze and compare the collected data.
Result: Bhatia battery of performance test was used to test the immediate memory. The pre and post therapy assessment was done using an immediate memory test showed an improvement in their academic performance. The result revealed a mean score of 13.58 for Group A and 2.516 for Group B with the p-value of 0.0001 which is highly significant.
Conclusion: This study concludes that structured physical activity aids in improving the memory skill of school going under achievers which has shown a marked improvement in their academic performance when compared with the children who underwent relaxed indoor activities.
Key words: Structured physical activity, memory skill, school going underachievers