Integration of the Synchrony method in physical education during school age in the digital era

Excessive screen exposure during childhood may impair attentional processes and motor development, particularly by reducing peripheral vision and movement diversity (Clayton et al., 2015; Bozzola et al., 2022). To address this issue, the Sincrony method integrates structured motor activities with targeted visual stimulation to enhance cognitive and physical skills. This study assessed the effectiveness of this approach in 36 pre-adolescent girls (mean age 12) with high digital exposure (10+ hours/week). Participants were divided into three groups: Sincrony, coordinative activities without visual focus, and control. A 12-week protocol was implemented with pre/post testing using the Trail Making Test, VFCT, Stork, Sargent, and Cooper tests. Results showed significant improvements in sustained attention and motor skills in the Sincrony group compared to others (p < 0.05). These findings support the potential of integrative methods to counteract the cognitive-motor effects of digital overexposure and promote balanced development during critical growth stages (Donnelly et al., 2016).