About this trial
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Square Stepping Exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive function and physical fitness in young adults. Participants aged 18-30 with low physical activity levels will be randomly assigned to either the Square Stepping Exercise Group or Aerobic Exercise Group. Both interventions will be supervised by a physiotherapist, performed twice a week for 40 minutes over 4 weeks. Cognitive function will be assessed using various tests, including attention, short-term memory, and executive function evaluations. Physical fitness will be evaluated through jump tests and balance assessments. Blinded assessors will conduct evaluations at baseline and post-intervention in both groups to determine the impact of square stepping exercise and aerobic exercise on cognitive and physical health in young adults.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
International Physical Activity Questionnaire score <600 Metabolic Equivalents (METs),
No neurological or orthopedic problems affecting gait, balance and lower extremities
No vision or hearing problems, and no history of musculoskeletal surgery.
Disqualifiers
Participants who have pain due to a musculoskeletal problem
Participants who are continuing another routine exercise program
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Square Stepping Exercise training
- Aerobic Exercise Training