The effect of judo technique training and games on reaction times in Children aged 8-10 years

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of judo technique training and games on reaction times of 8-10 years old boys. For this study, 44 subjects who did not perform any physical activity volunteered. Subjects randomly assigned two groups: Experimental group: 22, control group: 22. The experimental group was subjected to 12 week two days a week and 60 minute per session judo and education with games training program modified according to relevant age group. The control group did not participate any physical activity. Visual and auditory reaction times were measured by Newtest 1000 reaction timer. Subjects’ reaction times were measured twice before and after training program. The data was analyzed by using ttest. There were significant decreases all visual and auditory reaction times values in both hands in experimental group. There were no statistical significant changes observed in control group.