Continuous Music and Sports Training for Children

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorHong Kong Baptist University

About this trial

The current study, JC Project MuSE, is a multi-year project aimed at initiating transformative changes in the lives of young learners in schools with a lower socio-economic background through the integration of music and sports education. The research project posits that engaging in structured music and sports programmes can lead to significant improvements in educational performance through the enhancement of executive functions. The research further explores the longitudinal effects of continuous music and sports training, examining the impact of these interventions on developing a greater sense of appreciation for these activities in these young learners. This research is a 3-year study that examines theoretical underpinnings, methodological approaches, and the impact of music and sports interventions to empower youth in schools of lower socio-economic background and promote holistic development through the synergistic effects of sports and music education.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Primary two to four students and their parents or guardians at local government schools or aided schools

The school has 30% or more of their total student population receiving Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and School Textbook Assistance

Have provided informed consent indicating participation in the study

Disqualifiers

Presence of significant physical, psychological, and cognitive comorbidities that will hinder participation in research procedures and the designed interventions of continuous music or sports training.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Continuous Music Training (CMT)
  • Continuous Sport Training (CST)
  • Continuous Music and Sports Training (CMST)

Treatment groups

620 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Hong Kong Baptist University

Lead sponsor

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust

Collaborator

SF&OC Sports Legacy

Collaborator