Effects of a Physical Education Programme Based on Kin Ball on Body Mass Index and Basic Physical Skills in Students with Down Syndrome

Félix Zurita-Ortega; José Luis Ubago-Jiménez; Eduardo Melguizo Ibáñez; Gabriel González-Valero; José Manuel Alonso-Vargas

doi:10.12800/ccd.v20i63.2211

Authors

Félix Zurita-Ortega Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal. Universidad de Granada. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1189-894X
José Luis Ubago-Jiménez Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal. Universidad de Granada
Eduardo Melguizo Ibáñez Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal. Universidad de Granada
Gabriel González-Valero Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal. Universidad de Granada
José Manuel Alonso-Vargas Departamento de Didáctica de la Expresión Musical, Plástica y Corporal. Universidad de Granada https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3633-5190

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12800/ccd.v20i63.2211

Abstract

Currently, scientific literature establishes that people with special educational needs show high levels of sedentary lifestyles. Likewise, alternative sports are known for the numerous benefits they provide. This research aims to test whether a Kin ball sport initiation programme improves the effect of basic physical qualities on body mass index and coordination. A quasi-experimental study has been developed with a pre-test-pos-test group design. The sample consists of 47 participants with Down syndrome. A bioimpedance scale was used to collect body mass index. To assess data related to strength, flexibility, endurance, speed and coordination, the Eurofit battery adapted for people with intellectual disabilities was used. The results indicate that the intervention programme has improved the effect of speed, coordination, endurance and flexibility on coordination and body mass index. In conclusion, this study indicates that Kin Ball is a sport that helps to improve the motor development of students with special educational needs.

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