Determining the Changes in Psychomotor Behavior of Adolescents with Special Needs

Ștefănica, Valentina; Mihai, Ilie; Cojanu, Florin; Vișan, Paul-Florinel; Roșu, Daniel; Potop, Vladimir

doi:10.18662/rrem/16.1/811

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“…Equipped with highly sensitive sensors and a precisely calibrated surface, the miniboard facilitated the accurate measurement and monitoring of balance and coordination performance during static tasks. This allowed us to collect precise data on participants' ability to coordinate movements and contributed significantly to the overall evaluation of our study [11,34,35].…”

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Enhancing Inclusivity: A Holistic Approach to Psychomotor Development and Adapted Football Programs for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Ștefănică,

Mercea,

Ursu

et al. 2024

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This study examines the effectiveness of a comprehensive psychomotor development program combined with adapted football training for adolescents diagnosed with intellectual disabilities in Romania. Twelve participants, with a mean age of 17.42 years underwent a carefully designed intervention program spanning 36 weeks. The program aimed to enhance fundamental movement skills, integrate these skills into specialized football training, and culminate in a Unified 7-a-side Football Match. Results indicate significant improvements in psychomotor skills, including static and dynamic balance, pulse processing speed, and identified stimuli. Moreover, the intervention positively impacted social interaction among participants. Statistical analysis, employing Pearson Correlation Analysis and Paired Samples t-Test (One-Sample), compared assessments. Results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-intervention measurements, providing robust evidence of the program's efficacy. The positive correlations between physical parameters and social interaction highlight the interconnectedness between physical fitness and social engagement. Our findings suggest that improvements in physical abilities may contribute to increased social interaction among children with intellectual disabilities, underscoring the holistic nature of our intervention, which addresses multiple dimensions of development simultaneously. The findings underscore the holistic benefits of integrating psychomotor development and adapted football programs for adolescents with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing the importance of promoting inclusive physical activities for their overall well-being.

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Enhancing Inclusivity: A Holistic Approach to Psychomotor Development and Adapted Football Programs for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Ștefănică,

Mercea,

Ursu

et al. 2024

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Overweight and Obesity in High School Students of 15-18 ages. A Cross-Sectional Study

Pavlović,

Kozina,

Badau

et al. 2024

Balneo and PRM Research Journal

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The purpose of the study was to evaluate and identifying the level of excess weight and obesity in older students between 15 and 18 years, as important benchmarks of the level of health in order to update the recommendations regarding the promotion of an active and healthy lifestyle. A cross-sectional study was conducted on a sample of 400 subjects, (186 boys and 214 girls), aged 15 to 18. Anthropometric data including: body height, body weight, Body Mass Index (BMI). Participants' BMI was estimated using the Percentile BMI calculator for children and teenagers aged 2 to 19. Study adolescents were defined as underweight, normal (healthy) weight, overweight, and obese according to the CDC child growth characteristics for age, sex, and BMI. 350 (85.5%) subjects were healthy weight; 26 respondents (6.5%) were overweight, 17 (4.25%), were obese, while 7 (1.75%) underweight. The analysis of the individual results of male and female subjects points to increased values of the body mass of males (18.81%), compared to female pupils (3%). Out of a total of 186 male students, 10.75% were in the overweight category, and 8.06% were categorized as obese, in constrast 2.80% of the girls were overweight and (1%<), in the obese category, which is an outstanding result, where obesity practically does not exist. According to the results of this study (for both sexes), in relation to gender, there were more malnourished girls (2.33%), compared to boys (1%<). Among high school students in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the number of children with overweight and obesity is relatively low compared to data from other countries. Based on the relevant results of this study, we consider it necessary to update strategies for promoting an active and healthy lifestyle regarding physical activity and eating habits for adolescents in relation to the specifics of the countries of residence and European trends. Keywords: BMI; students; overweight; obesity; weight status category; high school.

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Enhancing inclusivity: A holistic approach to psychomotor development and adapted football programs for children with intellectual disabilities

Stefanica,

Mercea,

Ursu

et al. 2024

Timisoara Physical Education and Rehabilitation Journal

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Aim. The aim of this article is to investigate the effectiveness of personalized psychomotor programs, particularly focusing on adapted football programs, for children with intellectual disabilities (ID). Material and methods. Twelve participants, with a mean age of 17.42 years underwent a carefully designed intervention program spanning 36 weeks. The program aimed to enhance fundamental movement skills, integrate these skills into specialized football training, and culminate in a Unified 7-a-side Football Match. Results indicate significant improvements in static and dynamic balance. Moreover, the intervention positively impacted social interaction among participants. The statistical analysis in this study involved the utilization of the Paired Samples t-Test (One-Sample), a method for comparing means within paired groups, which enabled a comprehensive examination of the data to assess the significance of observed alterations and understand the intricate interrelationships among variables. Results. Results revealed significant differences between pre- and post-intervention measurements, providing robust evidence of the program's efficacy. The significant associations between physical parameters and social interaction underscore the interdependency between physical fitness and social engagement. Our findings suggest that improvements in physical abilities may contribute to increased social interaction among children with intellectual disabilities, underscoring the holistic nature of our intervention, which addresses multiple dimensions of development simultaneously. The findings underscore the holistic benefits of integrating psychomotor development and adapted football programs for adolescents with intellectual disabilities, emphasizing the importance of promoting inclusive physical activities for their overall well-being. Through psychological analyses, we gained insights into their cognitive and emotional dimensions. Subsequently, we formulated a holistic framework for integrating psychomotor interventions with adapted football programs. Conclusions. Evaluating the advancements achieved through the implemented training programs, we aimed to contribute to the promotion of inclusivity for children with mild ID within society and the educational system. This research endeavors to contribute to the growing body of knowledge surrounding the holistic development and social inclusion of children with ID. This study examines the effectiveness of a comprehensive psychomotor development program.

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Determining the Changes in Psychomotor Behavior of Adolescents with Special Needs

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Enhancing Inclusivity: A Holistic Approach to Psychomotor Development and Adapted Football Programs for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Enhancing Inclusivity: A Holistic Approach to Psychomotor Development and Adapted Football Programs for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Overweight and Obesity in High School Students of 15-18 ages. A Cross-Sectional Study

Enhancing inclusivity: A holistic approach to psychomotor development and adapted football programs for children with intellectual disabilities

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