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Hamzeh Sabzi A, Asgari A. (2026). Effect of Rebounder Exercises on Agility and Body Composition of Obese Childrens Aged 10–12. Journal of Childhood Health and Education. 6(4), 644-657. doi:10.32598/JECHE.6.4.423.1
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1- Department of Physical Education, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.
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Background and Aim Childhood obesity represents a major public health concern, as this epidemic not only leads to numerous chronic diseases but also adversely impacts various other dimensions of an individual’s life. Consequently, the present study aimed to investigate the effects of rebounder training on agility and body composition in obese children aged 10–12 years.
Research Methods This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all fourth- to sixth-grade elementary school students in Karaj during the 2023–2024 academic year. Using purposive and convenience sampling, 30 participants were selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n=15) or the control group (n=15). The experimental group performed rebounder exercises for 24 sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Participants’ agility was assessed using the Semenick test (1990), and their body composition was measured according to the Jackson and Pollock (1978) method before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) utilizing SPSS version 24.
Results The results indicated a significant difference in agility and body composition between the experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, both agility and body composition improved significantly from pretest to posttest following the rebounder training intervention.
Conclusion Based on the findings, rebounder training serves as an effective and efficient strategy for combating obesity and enhancing physical fitness in students. These results strongly support the implementation of rebounder exercises as a safe, engaging, and effective physical intervention within school health and physical education programs to promote motor health and weight management among the obese pediatric population.
Research Methods This quasi-experimental study employed a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all fourth- to sixth-grade elementary school students in Karaj during the 2023–2024 academic year. Using purposive and convenience sampling, 30 participants were selected and randomly assigned to either the experimental group (n=15) or the control group (n=15). The experimental group performed rebounder exercises for 24 sessions, while the control group received no intervention. Participants’ agility was assessed using the Semenick test (1990), and their body composition was measured according to the Jackson and Pollock (1978) method before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) utilizing SPSS version 24.
Results The results indicated a significant difference in agility and body composition between the experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, both agility and body composition improved significantly from pretest to posttest following the rebounder training intervention.
Conclusion Based on the findings, rebounder training serves as an effective and efficient strategy for combating obesity and enhancing physical fitness in students. These results strongly support the implementation of rebounder exercises as a safe, engaging, and effective physical intervention within school health and physical education programs to promote motor health and weight management among the obese pediatric population.
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Received: 2025/10/6 | Accepted: 2026/01/3 | Published: 2026/01/3
Received: 2025/10/6 | Accepted: 2026/01/3 | Published: 2026/01/3
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