The effects of a Special Olympics Unified Sports Soccer training program on anthropometry, physical fitness and skilled performance in Special Olympics soccer athletes and non-disabled partners

2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 695-709 ◽  
Author(s):  
Funda Baran ◽  
Abdurrahman Aktop ◽  
Dilara Özer ◽  
Sibel Nalbant ◽  
Ece Ağlamış ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Skilled Performance ◽  
Soccer Training

Changes in Self-Concept and Cardiovascular Endurance of Mentally Retarded Youths in a Special Olympics Swim Training Program

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Wright ◽  
Jo E. Cowden
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance

Although It has been said that Special Olympics competition contributes significantly to the physical fitness and self-concept of mentally retarded participants, no experimental research has been reported on the Special Olympics program. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in self-concept and cardiovascular endurance of mentally retarded youths after participating in a Special Olympics swim training program. One group (N = 25) participated in a 10-week Special Olympics swim training program, while the control group (N = 25) adhered to their normal daily living activities. The 9-Minute Run/Walk test yielded the data for measuring cardiovascular endurance, and the Piers and Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale was selected to measure self-concept. Results of the analysis of variance for each test were significant. It was concluded from the findings of this study that participation of mentally retarded youth in a Special Olympics swim training program contributed to a significant increase in self-concept and cardiovascular endurance.

A comparison of physical activity, physical fitness levels, BMI and blood pressure of adults with intellectual disability, who do and do not take part in Special Olympics Ireland programmes: Results from the SOPHIE study

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise Walsh ◽  
Sarahjane Belton ◽  
Sarah Meegan ◽  
Kirsty Bowers ◽  
Deidre Corby ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Intellectual Disability ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fitness Levels

People with an intellectual disability are less physically active, live more sedentary lives, have lower fitness levels and are more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population. No evidence exists on the impact of participation in Special Olympics Ireland (SOI) on physical activity and physical fitness levels. Adults with intellectual disabilities (16–64 years) were recruited from services and SOI clubs. Physical measures included waist circumference, height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate and 6-min walking test. Self-report questionnaires gathered data on physical activity levels. Actigraph (GT3X) accelerometers were used to gain an objective measure of physical activity. SOI participants accumulated more moderate to vigorous physical activity per day, had higher fitness levels and more positive health profile scores than those not taking part in SOI. SOI has the potential to make a positive difference to people’s physical health and subsequently their overall health and well-being.

EFFECTS OF A SHORT-TERM INTERVAL TRAINING PROGRAM ON PHYSICAL FITNESS IN PREPUBERTAL CHILDREN

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 708-713
Author(s):  
GEORGES BAQUET ◽  
COMLAVI GUINHOUYA ◽  
GREGORY DUPONT ◽  
CEDRIC NOURRY ◽  
SERGE BERTHOIN
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Interval Training ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Prepubertal Children
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