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Effects of a 12-Week Dance Intervention on Physical Fitness and Cognitive Function in Female College Students
Sponsor: Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Summary
This study aimed to examine the effects of a 12-week dance intervention on physical fitness and cognitive function in female college students. A cluster-randomized controlled trial was conducted among 108 first-year female college students from two intact physical education classes. The two classes were assigned to either a dance intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group received a 12-week dance program during university physical education classes, while participants in the control group continued their regular physical education program. Physical fitness was assessed using lung capacity, sit-and-reach, standing long jump, 50-m sprint, and 1000-m run tests. Cognitive function was assessed using the Cognitive Failures Questionnaire (CFQ), Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI), and Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST). Assessments were conducted before and after the 12-week intervention to compare changes between the two groups.
Official title: Effects of Dance on Cognitive Function and Physical Fitness Among Female College Students
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
108
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-06-02
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
12-Week Dance Intervention
A structured dance program delivered during university physical education classes for 12 weeks. The intervention focused on rhythmic movement, dance steps, turns, coordination, expressive movement, and short dance routines.
Regular Physical Education
Participants continued their regular university physical education program during the 12-week study period, including running, ball games, fitness drills, and general skill practice.
Locations (1)
Jiangsu University of Science and Technology
Zhenjiang, Jiangsu, China