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
Sponsors and collaborators
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lead sponsor
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Collaborator
SF&OC Sports Legacy
Collaborator