Table 1. Demographic characteristics of the participants.
| Variable | Exercise group (n = 24; M [SD]) | Control group (n = 25; M [SD]) | Total (n = 49; M [SD]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male: female) | 19:5 | 19:6 | 38:11 |
| Age (years) | 10.71 [1.00] | 10.30 [1.07] | 10.50 [1.05] |
| Height (cm) | 143.71 [9.42] | 143.08 [9.43] | 143.39 [9.33] |
| Weight (kg) | 39.88 [7.48] | 40.00 [6.96] | 39.94 [7.14] |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 19.15 [1.97] | 19.50 [2.81] | 19.33 [2.41] |
| IQ (score) | 100.79 [6.96] | 102.32 [9.98] | 101.57 [8.58] |
| Physical fitness (T score) | 49.70 [.50] | 50.48 [3.67] | 50.10 [3.57] |
| Cardiovascular fitness (second) | 282.90 [28.09] | 289.70 [30.64] | 286.37 [29.31] |
| Muscular strength (cm) | 128.79 [8.58] | 126.96 [9.91] | 128.35 [9.29] |
| Muscular endurance (times) | 22.79 [3.41] | 23.12 [3.44] | 22.96 [3.39] |
| Flexibility (cm) | 25.45 [3.87] | 25.76 [3.89] | 25.61[3.84] |
| Grade (n ) | |||
| Third | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Fourth | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| Fifth | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Sixth | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| ADHD type (n) | |||
| ADHD-I | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| ADHD-HI | 7 | 13 | 20 |
| ADHD-C | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Medication (n) | 10 | 12 | 22 |
Notes.
- BMI
- body mass index. The IQ (intelligence quotient) score was assessed by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-IV
- ADHD-I
- predominantly inattentive subtype
- ADHD-HI
- predominantly hyperactive-impulsive subtype
- ADHD-C
- combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive subtype