A Close Look at the Physical Fitness Levels of Elementary Age Students with Intellectual Disabilities
| Autor: | James T. Decker, Kathryn L. Davis, Boni Boswell, Guili Zhang, Patricia Hodson |
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| Rok vydání: | 2010 |
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| Zdroj: | Sport Science Review. 19:19-34 |
| ISSN: | 2069-7244 2066-8732 |
| DOI: | 10.2478/v10237-011-0015-x |
| Popis: | A Close Look at the Physical Fitness Levels of Elementary Age Students with Intellectual DisabilitiesIntroduction: Little is known about the physical fitness levels of school-aged children with intellectual disabilities, when comparing groups of healthy weight and unhealthy weight. Purpose: To compare the fitness levels of healthy weight and unhealthy weight children with intellectual disabilities in three elementary schools in the southeastern United States. Methods: Four fitness measures (PACER, Modified Curl-Ups, Modified Pull-ups, and the Back-Saver Sit-and-Reach) were obtained from 26 youth (10 girls, 16 boys; 10.01 + 1.22). Additionally, fitness levels of students who were overweight/obese were statistically compared with those with healthy weights. Results: A pattern of overall low fitness levels was found in comparison to criterion-referenced standards regarding all of the fitness measures, and students who were overweight/obese performed poorly compared to those with healthy weight. The only statistically significant finding was the comparison of healthy and unhealthy weight groups on the modified pullup. Conclusions: The study suggests a strong need for adaptive physical education and active recess programs that are appropriate for developing the fitness levels of elementary students with intellectual disabilities. |
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