Physiological profile of children in Taekwondo Training : Descriptive Study

Objectives: To explore the physiological profile of the children in Taekwondo training with and without music element.

Methods: This project was proposed to be randomized controlled trial involving 24 children aged 5-10 years. Participants would be randomly allocated into two groups: taekwondo training with music element (intervention group) and taekwondo training without music element (control group). Both groups would receive 20 lessons of taekwondo training over a period of two months (Figure 1). The music element would consist of upbeat music played during the training sessions.

Heart rate and RPE were measured at the end of each training session. Heart rate was measured using a heart rate monitor (Polar), and RPE was assessed using the Borg RPE scale. The primary outcome measure were the average heart rate and RPE during the training sessions. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the heart rate (Figure 2) and RPE data for each group. Inferential statistics will be used to compare the heart rate and RPE between the intervention and control groups using independent t-tests.

Implications: The implications of this study could potentially optimize the training programs for children in Taekwondo by incorporating music as a motivational tool to enhance their physiological profile. Taekwondo training with music element is helpful for increasing the training intensity for children. Additionally, the findings may assist in developing a better understanding of the effects of music on physical activity in children.