The Influence of Rock Climbing as a Treatment Modality for Children with ADHD

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dc.contributor.authorWagner, Brittany
dc.date.accessioned2023-12-15T23:30:19Z
dc.date.available2023-12-15T23:30:19Z
dc.date.issued2023-10-22
dc.description.abstractCurrent treatment options for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include pharmacotherapy, behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). There is limited research surrounding how exercise, specifically rock climbing, can be utilized in addressing the maladaptive symptoms of ADHD. A connection exists between exercise and improved executive functions (EFs) in children with ADHD, but the specific role of rock climbing in treating ADHD remains unclear. This literature review aims to investigate the following research question: "To what extent does physical activity, in particular, rock climbing, as a treatment modality, impact maladaptive symptoms in children diagnosed with ADHD?" According to the literature, physical activity, particularly a motor-cognitive exercise approach, is the most impactful in improving EFs in children with ADHD. Rock climbing is a motor-cognitive approach to exercise that can improve EFs such as sustained attention, problem-solving, planning, and inhibitory control. Rock climbing has also been linked to improved mindfulness and self-esteem, which could positively impact children diagnosed with ADHD. Recommendations for future research include the following questions: To what extent can rock climbing as an exercise intervention improve the physiological and psychological aspects of children with ADHD? To what extent can physical activity, in the absence of medication, alleviate the symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents? Do children and adolescents with ADHD benefit more or less from exercise, such as rock climbing, compared to other treatment modalities such as pharmaceutical, behavioural, and cognitive? Lastly, To what extent can rock climbing aid in improving mindfulness and self-esteem in children and adolescents with ADHD?
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/2371
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States
dc.rightsopenAccess
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/
dc.subjectADHD
dc.subjectexecutive functions
dc.subjectphyscial activity
dc.subjectrock climbing
dc.subjectchildren
dc.subjectadolescents
dc.titleThe Influence of Rock Climbing as a Treatment Modality for Children with ADHD
dc.typeCapstone
thesis.degree.disciplineCounselling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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