›› 2009, Vol. 29 ›› Issue (7): 782-.

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Primary study on executive function in children with Ping-Pong training and swimming training

ZHANG Jin-song, JI Xing, YAN Chong-huai, XU Jian, REN Fang, SHEN Li-xiao   

  1. Department of Child and Adolescent Healthcare, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children's Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200092, China
  • Online:2009-07-25 Published:2009-09-16
  • Supported by:

    Shanghai Key Laboratory Project, 06DZ22024;Shanghai Key Discipline of Pediatrics, T0204;Shanghai Medical Key Discipline, 05Ⅲ002

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the executive function of children with different sports training. Methods Forty children with Ping-Pong training (Ping-Pong group) and 41 children with swimming training (swimming group), aged 6-9 years, completed GO/NOGO task. Behavioral data (reaction time and accuracy) and event related potential component N2 were collected and analyzed. Results The reaction time was significantly faster and accuracy significantly lower of GO task and NOGO task in swimming group than in Ping-Pong group(P<0.05 and P<0.01). There were significant differences in the amplitude of NOGO-N2 on site CPz between swimming group and Ping-Pong group[(-11.36±9.4)μV vs(-7.55±7.99)μV,P<0.05]. Conclusion The inhibitory function of children with Ping-Pong training is stronger than those with swimming training.

Key words: sports training, executive function, event related potential, amplitude of N2, children