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https://hdl.handle.net/11499/6955| Title: | The effects of water exercises and swimming on physical fitness of children with mental retardation | Authors: | Yilmaz, I. Ergu, N. Konukman, F. Ağbuga, Bülent Zorba, E. Cimen, Z. |
Keywords: | Mental retardation Physical fitness Water and swimming exercises |
Abstract: | 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. © Editorial Committee of Journal of Human Kinetics. | URI: | https://hdl.handle.net/11499/6955 https://doi.org/10.2478/v10078-09-0013-6 |
ISSN: | 1640-5544 |
| Appears in Collections: | Scopus İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / Scopus Indexed Publications Collection Spor Bilimleri Fakültesi Koleksiyonu WoS İndeksli Yayınlar Koleksiyonu / WoS Indexed Publications Collection |
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