@misc{10481/64015,
year = {2020},
month = {7},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10481/64015},
abstract = {The first aim of the present work was to examine the effects of a physical activity sports
program, specifically Kin-Ball, within a group of individuals with intellectual disabilities, on decreasing
sedentary behavior and improving basic physical skills. The second aimwas to evaluate social validity and
acceptability of the intervention. In this pre-experimental study, 47 individuals participated (46.8% male
and 53.2% female) with an average age of 29.85 (SD = 10.41). All participants were administered an
intervention programbased on the alternative sport of Kin-Ball. BMIwas calculated for body composition
and age-related Z-scoreswere interpretedwith the tables provided by theWHO. Endurancewasmeasured
through a modified six-minute test, speed was analyzed using a 50 m test, and strength was estimated
according to a hand-grip dynamometer. Likewise, balance and coordination were examined in line with
adaptations proposed by the scientific literature. Results indicated that all cases experienced statistically
significant differences following the intervention program (p = 0.000). Improvement effects were detected
in all post-intervention tests (endurance, strength, speed, balance, and coordination). As amain conclusion,
it is indicated that an alternative sports-based program improves physical ability and motor skills in
individuals with intellectual disabilities.},
publisher = {Mdpi},
keywords = {Physical Activity},
keywords = {Intellectual disability},
keywords = {Kin-Ball},
keywords = {Motor skills},
keywords = {Intervention Programs},
title = {Effects of an Alternative Sports Program Using Kin-Ball in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities},
doi = {10.3390/ijerph17155296},
author = {Zurita Ortega, Félix and Ubago Jiménez, José Luis and Puertas Molero, Pilar and Ramírez Granizo, Irwin Andrés and Muros, José Joaquín and González Valero, Gabriel},
}