Effects of integrative neuromuscular training on fitness performance in children

Faigenbaum, Avery D., Farrell, Anne, Fabiano, Marc, Radler, Tracy, Naclerio, Fernando, Ratamess, Nicholas A., Kang, Jie and Myer, Gregory D. (2011) Effects of integrative neuromuscular training on fitness performance in children. Pediatric Exercise Science, 23 (4). pp. 573-584. ISSN 0899-8493 (Print), 1543-2920 (Online)

Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of integrative neuromuscular training (INT) during physical education (PE) class on selected measures of health- and skill-related "tness in children. Forty children from two 2nd grade PE classes were cluster randomized into either an INT group (n = 21) or a control (CON) group (n = 19). INT was performed 2×/wk during the "rst !15 min of each PE class and consisted of body weight exercises. INT and CON participants were assessed for health- and skill-related "tness before and after 8 wks of PE with or without INT, respectively. A signi"cant interaction of group by time was
observed in INT participants with improvements noted in push-ups, curl-ups, long jump, single leg hop, and 0.5 mile (0.8 km) run performance (p < .05). These data indicate that INT is an effective and time-ef"cient addition to PE as evidenced by improvements in health- and skill-related "tness measures in children.

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