Neurodevelopmental benefits of judo training in preschool children: a multinational, mixed methods follow-up study.

Autor:	Križalkovičová Z; Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.; Medical School, Institute of Transdisciplinary Discoveries, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary., Szabó P; Medical School, Institute of Transdisciplinary Discoveries, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.; Faculty of Humanities, Institute of English Studies, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.; Faculty of Sciences, Institute of Sports Science and Physical Education, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.; National Virology Laboratory, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary., Kumli K; Faculty of Humanities, Institute of Psychology, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary., Štefanovský M; Laboratory of Combat Sports, Department of Gymnastics, Dance, Fitness, and Combat Sports, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia., Makai A; Department of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary., Szentpéteri J; Medical School, Institute of Transdisciplinary Discoveries, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Frontiers in psychology [Front Psychol] 2024 Dec 18; Vol. 15, pp. 1457515. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Dec 18 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1457515
Abstrakt:	Introduction: In our quasi-experimental study, we evaluated the neurodevelopmental impact of judo on young children ( n = 182) aged 4-7 years, specifically focusing on primitive reflex integration. Participants were divided into judo and non-judo control groups, and assessments were conducted over 6 months across Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria. Methods: Neurodevelopmental changes were measured using Institute for Neuro-Physiological Psychology (INPP) and Physical and Neurological Examination for Soft Signs (PANESS) for children, while parents completed the Performance Skills Questionnaire (PSQ). Results: Analysis with Repeated Measures ANOVA (significance set at p < 0.05) revealed significant improvements in cognitive and motor performance in judo-practicing children compared to their non-judo counterparts. Furthermore, Spearman correlation analysis revealed that INPP and PANESS were effective in identifying neurodevelopmental changes, PSQ was not suitable as a simplified screening tool for parents, potentially due to its absence of items focused on primitive reflexes. Conclusion: Despite the limitations of the study, our findings suggest that judo practice could foster central nervous system (CNS) maturation in young children, promoting the potential inclusion of judo in early childhood education programs. Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. (Copyright © 2024 Križalkovičová, Szabó, Kumli, Štefanovský, Makai and Szentpéteri.)
Databáze:	MEDLINE
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