Impact of Physical Exercise on Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety in Pre-adolescents: A Pilot Randomized Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The intensity of the most appropriate exercise to use in depressed youth is unclear due to differences in methodology and the lack of evidence documenting the effect of physical activity in children. Therefore, the authors of this study attempted to document the effectiveness of different training intensities to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in pre-teens.

Methods

The study included twenty-seven, randomly selected pre-adolescents (aged between 9-11 years of age) all of whom had Primary education. The participants were enrolled and, over a 5-week period, were subject to either intensive or low-to-moderate exercise programs four times a week. Psychological self-reports, as well as physical examinations, were conducted before and after such programs in blinded as

SUBMITTER: Philippot A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6694801 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature