The Effect of Rhythmic Movement and Playing Aerobic on Short-term Memory Functionand Auditory Memory of Students with Iearning Disabilities

Abstract

Abstract ^[1]
 
Background and Objective: Learning ability highly depends on memory. Effects of a learning experience should be maintained and to occur after condensing these experiences. learning takes place Memory is an intrinsic part of the learning process. Many children with learning disabilities have a kind of memory problem. To determine the effect of aerobic training and rhythmic movements on short-term memory function and auditory memory of students with learning disabilities, this study was done.
Methods: out of the whole number of 3rd and 5th grads female primary school students whom were refered to the center of learning disor ders 'Tolue' about 36 were randomly selected and divided into two groups of experimental and control. First both groups were evaluated by application of test of memory, Kessler, and test of auditory memory. Then the experimental group received treatment on rhythmic movement and aerobic training for 24 sessions of 1 hour in 8 consecutive weeks. 
Results: The results showed that rhythmic movements and aerobics training have a positive impact on improving short-term memory and auditory memory in students with learning disabilities.
Conclusion: the results of this study imply that doing aerobic and rhythmic movements can improve the short term memory and auditory memory in primary students with learning disabilities.
 
Key words: Learning disorders, Rhythmic aerobic movements, Short-term memory, Auditory memory



1. MA in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Education Ghaen, Iran.
(Corresponding Author)^* Email: [e-mail]
2.  Department of Educational Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Ghaen,Branch Ghaenat, Iran
3. Bs. Elementary Education, Education Ghaen, Iran
4. MA in Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Education Ghaen, Iran

Keywords

• Learning disorders
• Rhythmic aerobic movements
• Short-term memory
• Auditory memory

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