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This study investigates the impact of a structured 12-week physical activity program on the span of attention in boys diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), aged 11 to 14 years. Forty participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups: an experimental group that underwent a regular physical activity regimen and a control group that continued their usual routine. A tachistoscope-based test was administered pre- and post-intervention to measure attention span. Each test involved recalling alphanumeric characters flashed briefly on a screen, scored out of 50. Data were analyzed using paired and independent t-tests, and one-way ANOVA. Statistical analysis revealed significant improvement in the experimental group (t = 58.02, p < 0.001), while the control group showed a smaller yet statistically significant gain (t = 13.08, p < 0.001). The experimental group's post-test scores were significantly higher than the control group (t = 28.39, p < 0.001), and ANOVA results confirmed significant differences across all groups (F = 510.71, p < 0.001).