Medical and social aspects of the impact of physical activity on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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https://doi.org/10.15574/SP.2025.6(150).7986Keywords:
children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, medical aspects, social aspects, impact of motor activity, cognitive functions, social adaptation, correction, physical exercisesAbstract
Aim - to conduct a theoretical analysis of scientific sources that analyze the medical and social aspects of the impact of motor activity on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and to analyze rehabilitation and educational and correctional programs that increase the effectiveness of motor actions.
There is a need to find non-drug means of correcting of ADHD. This is due to the increase in the number of children in this category. Motor activity is both a factor of physical development and an effective tool for influencing cognitive, emotional, social and behavioral functions, which increases its significance in modern medical, educational and social practice. The need for a systematic approach to the medical and social aspects of the impact of motor activity on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and the analysis of rehabilitation, educational and correctional programs that increase the effectiveness of motor actions provides a holistic view of the medical, psychological and social factors of the impact of physical exercise. Comparison of international and national practices, content analysis for the processing of modern scientific publications, as well as generalization methods, allowed us to draw conclusions that regular motor activity of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (aerobic, coordination exercises) reduces the manifestations of hyperactivity, improves attention, memory and executive functions. Motor activity stabilizes the emotional state of children, reduces aggressiveness and anxiety, facilitates integration into the educational environment and promotes the development of communication skills. The inclusion of motor activity in complex programs creates a long-term therapeutic effect.
Motor activity is an effective means of reducing the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and social maladjustment. There is a need to combine motor activity with medication and cognitive-behavioral approaches, as well as to develop adapted programs for the Ukrainian educational and social context.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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