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Protocol of Self-Regulation in Early Learners: The Role of Recreational Programs
Sponsor: Selcuk University
Summary
Protocol of Self Regulation in Early Learners: The Role of Recreational Activity Program (RAP) This study examined the effects of a structured Recreational Activity Program (RAP) on self-regulation in preschool children aged 5-6 years. The RAP was delivered over 12 weeks, with two approximately 60-minute sessions per week (24 sessions in total). Each session followed a three-phase structure consisting of rhythm- and movement-based warm-up activities, structured and rule-based games, and relaxation-oriented activities, including basic yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation practices. The program was designed to provide developmentally appropriate opportunities to support attentional, behavioral, and emotional regulation through structured recreational experiences. Children in the control condition continued their routine preschool education and did not receive the RAP sessions.
Official title: Protocol of Self-Regulation in Early Learners: The Role of a Recreational Activity Program
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
38
Start Date
2023-02-27
Completion Date
2023-05-31
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Recreation Activity Program
The Recreational Activity Program (RAP) was a 12-week, multicomponent program delivered twice weekly for a total of 24 sessions. Each 60-minute session consisted of approximately 15 minutes of rhythm- and movement-based warm-up activities, 30 minutes of structured rule-based games, and 15 minutes of relaxation-oriented activities, including age-appropriate yoga, breathing exercises, meditation, and creative drama. The program was designed to provide structured recreational experiences supporting children's self-regulatory skills.
Locations (1)
Selcuk University
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)