Abstract

A common neurodevelopmental disorder with a childhood onset, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of impulsivity, hyperactivity, and/or inattention that can persist throughout life. The primary issues that children with ADHD encounter are caused by their incapacity to use their executive function or abilities to execute and engage in self-regulation. The different range of symptoms may lead to different management strategies. Although behaviour therapy, parental education and counselling, and the use of stimulants may be beneficial, a thorough treatment plan should also incorporate exercise, good sleep hygiene, and a balanced diet. Only a small number of researches have demonstrated the benefits of physical activity for children with ADHD. The objective of this paper is to provide light on the value of physical activity, specifically tennis, in improving the executive functions and psychosocial development of children with ADHD. The open-skilled sport of tennis demands a lot of neuromuscular and metabolic exertion. Tennis requires immediate assessments of a player's technique and strategy, and cognitive flexibility goes hand in hand with motor skills; these aspects of the game may help build executive functions. Tennis offers a range of opportunities for regular physical activity that improve ADHD children's attention, learning, memory, impulse control, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, according to the research findings gathered. Therefore, today, tennis is regarded as the healthiest sport in the world since it fosters socialization, improves emotional control, and increases self-efficacy while lowering stress and anxiety.