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Tai chi as an alternative exercise to improve physical fitness for children and adolescents with intellectual disability | |
Kong,Zhaowei1; Sze,Tat Ming1; Yu,Jane Jie2; Loprinzi,Paul D.3; Xiao,Tao4; Yeung,Albert S.5; Li,Chunxiao6; Zhang,Hua1; Zou,Liye7 | |
2019-04 | |
Source Publication | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
ISSN | 1661-7827 |
Volume | 16Issue:7Pages:1-12 |
Abstract | Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi (TC) on anthropometric parameters and physical fitness among children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: Sixty-six Chinese individuals engaged in sport-related extracurricular activities (TC and aerobic exercise (AE)) as exercise interventions or arts/crafts activities as a control condition (CON). The experimental protocol consisted of a baseline assessment, a 12-week intervention period, and a post-intervention assessment. Results: Significant interaction effect was only observed in the performance of a 6-min walk test. After 12 weeks of intervention, the AE group had significant changes in body mass index (p = 0.006, d = 0.11), sit-ups (p = 0.030 and d = 0.57), and 6-min walk test (p = 0.005, d = 0.89). Significant increases in vertical jump (p = 0.048, d = 0.41), lower-limb coordination (p = 0.008, d = 0.53), and upper-limb coordination (p = 0.048, d = 0.36) were observed in the TC group. Furthermore, the TC group demonstrated significantly greater improvements on balance compared to the control group (p = 0.011). Conclusions: TC may improve leg power and coordination of both lower and upper limbs, while AE may be beneficial for body mass index, sit-ups and cardiorespiratory fitness. |
Keyword | Aerobic Exercise Balance Bmi Coordination Developmental Disability Flexibility Mind-body Movement |
DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16071152 |
URL | View the original |
Indexed By | SCIE ; SSCI |
Language | 英語English |
WOS Research Area | Environmental Sciences & Ecology ; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
WOS Subject | Environmental Sciences ; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
WOS ID | WOS:000465595800065 |
Scopus ID | 2-s2.0-85064194708 |
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Document Type | Journal article |
Collection | Faculty of Education |
Corresponding Author | Zou,Liye |
Affiliation | 1.Faculty of Education, University of Macau, Macao, China 2.Department of Sports Science and Physical Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China 3.Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, United States 4.College of Mathematics and Statistics, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China 5.Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, United States 6.Physical Education and Sports Science Academic Group, National Institute of Education,Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 637616, Singapore 7.Lifestyle (Mind-Body Movement) Research Center, College of Sports Science, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China |
First Author Affilication | Faculty of Education |
Recommended Citation GB/T 7714 | Kong,Zhaowei,Sze,Tat Ming,Yu,Jane Jie,et al. Tai chi as an alternative exercise to improve physical fitness for children and adolescents with intellectual disability[J]. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2019, 16(7), 1-12. |
APA | Kong,Zhaowei., Sze,Tat Ming., Yu,Jane Jie., Loprinzi,Paul D.., Xiao,Tao., Yeung,Albert S.., Li,Chunxiao., Zhang,Hua., & Zou,Liye (2019). Tai chi as an alternative exercise to improve physical fitness for children and adolescents with intellectual disability. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(7), 1-12. |
MLA | Kong,Zhaowei,et al."Tai chi as an alternative exercise to improve physical fitness for children and adolescents with intellectual disability".International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16.7(2019):1-12. |
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