Yoga training in junior primary school-aged children has an impact on physical self-perceptions and problem-related behavior

Yoga training in junior primary school-aged children has an impact on physical self-perceptions and problem-related behavior

The present pilot study investigated the effects of yoga training, as compared to physical skill training, on motor and executive function, physical self-concept and anxiety-related behavior in junior primary school-aged children. Twenty-four participants with a mean age of 8.4 (± 1.4) years complet...

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Main Authors: Stefanie eRichter, Maike eTietjens, Susanne eZiereis, Sydney eQuerfurth, Petra eJansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
Anxiety
Executive Function
Yoga
Motor function
Children
physical self-concept
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00203/full

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http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00203/full

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