Document Type : Research Paper I Open Access I Released under CC BY-NC 4.0 license
Authors
1 Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
2 Department of Motor Behavior , Faculty of Sports Sciences , Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
3 Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sports Sciences , Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract
Introduction: Dyslexia is a learning disorder that impairs children's ability to read, write, and process information. Research indicates that organized physical activities can significantly aid their management. This study aimed to investigate the effect of a selected movement program on reading comprehension and reading performance in dyslexic students aged 7 to 9 years.
Methods: The study population consisted of all 7 to 9-year-old dyslexic students in Ferdows County. Participants were randomly assigned to three groups: Selected Training, Experimental, and Control. A quasi-experimental design with pre-test, post-test, and control group was employed. The intervention was implemented in both training groups, while the control group received no training. The selected program was designed based on the Blythe approach (attention, balance, and coordination) and lasted for four weeks. One day before the intervention, all participants completed the Reading and Dyslexia Test (NEMA) and a reading comprehension test. The two training groups attended 12 sessions (70 minutes each) over four weeks (10 minutes warm-up, 50 minutes circuit practice, and 10 minutes cool-down). Data was analyzed using ANCOVA and MANCOVA.
Results: Statistical analysis revealed that the Selected Training Group significantly outperformed both the Experimental Group and the Control Group in comprehension and reading performance on the post-test (p = 0.05).
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that the Blythe-based selected movement program effectively improved both comprehension and reading skills in dyslexic children. These results support the use of structured physical activity programs, particularly those incorporating attention, balance, and coordination training, as an effective intervention for managing dyslexia.
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