A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Children (MDPI) examined the effect of a 12-week mini-trampoline program on motor skills and executive function in preschoolers. The research was carried out by Mohamed Amine Ltifi, Yosser Cherni, Elena Adelina Panaet, Cristina Ioana Alexe, Helmi Ben Saad, Ana Maria Vulpe, Dan Iulian Alexe and Mohamed-Souhaiel Chelly, based among others at the University of Manouba (Tunisia) and “Vasile Alecsandri” University of Bacău (Romania).
Fifty-four Tunisian preschoolers (average age 3.87 years) took part in the 12-week study, split into a control group (n=27) following standard preschool activities and an experimental group (n=27) doing mini-trampoline exercises. Researchers measured motor skills such as postural steadiness, balance and coordination, as well as cognitive functions including working memory and inhibitory control, before and after the intervention.
The experimental group showed significant improvements in functional mobility, postural steadiness, lower body strength, and inhibitory control (p < 0.001), while the control group showed only minimal change. The authors conclude that mini-trampoline exercise can be a safe, engaging way to support both motor and cognitive development in early childhood.