The Effects of Water Exercises and Swimming on Physical Fitness of Children with Mental Retardation
JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS, cilt.21, ss.105-111, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 21
- Basım Tarihi: 2009
- Doi Numarası: 10.2478/v10078-09-0013-6
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF HUMAN KINETICS
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.105-111
- Anahtar Kelimeler: mental retardation, physical fitness, water and swimming exercises, RETARDED ADULTS, CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS, INDIVIDUALS, PATTERNS, STRENGTH
- Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of water exercises and swimming on physical fitness of children with mental retardation. Nine trainable and 7 educable male children (n = 16) were recruited from a rehabilitation center. The mean ages of the groups were 12.22 +/- 0.49 and 14.71 +/- 0.52 years, respectively. Training program was applied for 10-week, two times a week for 40 minute each session. Pre- and post-tests measurements were taken for cardiovascular endurance, muscle endurance, speed, static balance, and agility Results showed that both groups improved significantly (p<0.05) in all dependent variables. Water exercises and swimming appear to be a viable and effective way to improve physical fitness capacity of the children with mental retardation.