Objective: Comparison of effect of selected exercise program and earobic training on motor proficiency, executive function and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor of children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Study Design: Subjects were divided randomly into three groups (control, selected exercise program and earobic training) and was designed as a double blind study.
Inclusion criteria: Boys 7 to 12 years old with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity of District 6 of the city of Mashhad.
Exclusion criteria: IQ score below 70, children with Autism and other mental disorders and physical problems.
Sample size: 60 children with ADHD.
(B) Intervention study:Interventions were included of comparing the two types of exercise program (selected exercise program and earobic training program):
1- The selected exercise program is a set of physical exercises to improve motor skills (such as mobility, balance, coordination, speed and agility) and executive functions (inhibition, attention and concentration, planning and organizing, memory) in the form of the game individual and group with moderate to severe intensity were designed.
2-The aerobic training: Aerobic training program is contains a set of aerobic and physical exercises that are aimed at improving motor skills (such as mobility, balance, coordination, speed and agility) and executive functions (reaction time, inhibition control, attention, planning and organization , memory) with moderate to severe intensity were designed.
(G) Intervention time: Interventions time were January and February 2016. The interventions were performed three days a week, 24 sessions in 8 weeks, with a time of 90 minutes.
(D) The outcome of the study: A structured physical activity program may be used as a method to improve cognitive function and treat children with ADHD.