The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an activity program designed with diverse physical exercise on self-concept, attention and behavior of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder(ADHD) children. Subjects were seventeen students out ...

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of an activity program designed with diverse physical exercise on self-concept, attention and behavior of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder(ADHD) children. Subjects were seventeen students out of seven hundred and twenty(720) in the third, fourth and fifth grade attending J elementary school who had over fifteen points from Conners' Simple Measure made for teachers. Subjects were participated in activity program designed with diverse physical exercise consisting of 3 days a week and 60 minutes a day exercise program for 12 weeks. Dependent variables were general self-concept, physical self-concept and attention measured by α-wave. The sub-factors of general self-concept were self-concept related learning and self-concept related non-learning. The sub-factors of physical self-concept were appearance, muscle strength, flexibility, health, physical activity, body fat, sports competence, overall body, and self-esteem. Collected data were analyzed by Paired t-test between pre-post test(p<.05). The results of this study were as follows: First, there was no significant difference in the general self-concept. Second, there were significant difference in physical activity, sports competence, muscle strength, cardiopulmonary endurance, flexibility, body fat, health, and appearance. and overall body except self-esteem. Third, there was significant difference in attention level measured by α-wave. The results of the study illustrated that participating in physical exercise had positive influence on physical self-concept and attention. Therefore, further studies and various program development will be needed to maximize health improvement and the positive effects of physical activities.