The Effect of Circuit and Skills Exercise on Aggression and Depression of Street Children

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of teaching the circuit exercise and skill on depression and aggression psychological variables of street children in Tehran. This was quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design with a control group. The population was the street children of District 12 in Tehran in 1394 that a total of 72 boys aged 10 to 13 years were considered for this study based on availability of two children house. The Buss and Perry Aggression Questionnaire and Barlow Depression Scale was used. Independent samples t-test and paired t test were used for data analysis. The results indicated that circuit exercise and play had a significant effect on reducing aggression and depression of street children, but the sporting methods had not significant difference to reduce these psychological variables. It is recommended to correct the social planning, teaching and participation conditions be provided for sporting activities for all street children.