The effect of swimming program on body composition levels in adolescents with Down syndrome

Gajewska

2021

IJERPH

The aim of this study was to estimate the influence of a 33-week swimming program on aerobic capacity, muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and body composition of adolescents with Down syndrome (DS). Twenty-two adolescents diagnosed with DS were randomly allocated into the training group (T) and the control group (C). The T group participated in 33 weeks of water-based exercise and a swimming program while the control group maintained their normal daily activity. Following thirty-three weeks of swimming program, body mass, body fat, and BMI of the T group decreased significantly (from 56.8 ± 7.97 kg to 55.0 ± 7.11 kg, from 15.1 ± 4.47 kg to 13.2 ± 3.92 kg, and from 25.1 ± 2.37 to 24.0 ± 2.05, respectively) while a significant increase was recorded in C (from 57.3 ± 8.43 kg to 59.7 ± 8.29 kg, from 14.5 ± 2.76 kg to 16.0 ± 3.11 kg, and from 25.4 ± 2.46 to 26.0 ± 2.72, respectively). Moreover, significant improvement in aerobic capacity in the T group was noted; VO2max (mL/kg/min) increased by 16.3% in T and decreased by 4.8% in C. Improvement in static arm strength, trunk strength and endurance/functional strength were noted in T, while the parameters did not change in C. The speed of arm movement, balance and flexibility did not change following the intervention. Also, the aquatic skills improved significantly in the training group. Changes in C were not significant. The results of our study indicate that 33-week swimming program significantly improved health status and swimming skills in adolescents with DS.

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 93%

Effectiveness of Swimming Program in Adolescents with Down Syndrome

Gajewska

2021

IJERPH

Spec eduk i rehabilitacija

“…Znatno manje studija bavilo se specifičnim uticajem pojedinih prilagođenih sportova. Neke su registrovale pozitivne efekte adaptirane košarke (Kocić et al, 2017), plivanja i aktivnosti u vodi (Fragala-Pinkham et al, 2008;Suarez-Villadat et al, 2020;Yilmaz et al, 2009), stonog tenisa (Chen et al, 2015), adaptiranog fitnesa (Davis et al, 2011) i karatea (Perić et al, 2018).…”

Section: Uvodunclassified

“…U dostupnim bazama podataka nismo pronašli članke koji analiziraju uticaj elemenata fudbala na psihosocijalne varijable adolescenata sa DS, zbog čega smo naše rezultate upoređivali sa analognim studijama u kojima su primenjene druge fizičke aktivnosti. Na primer, rezultati prethodnih istraživanja ukazuju na pozitivne efekte vežbanja na nivo telesne kompozicije kod osoba sa DS (Ordonez et al, 2006;Suarez-Villadat et al, 2020), na povećanje snage, kao i kardiovaskularne i mišićne izdržljivosti (Dodd & Shields, 2005;Mendonca et al, 2011;Rimmer et al, 2004), što implicitno može da doprinese poboljšanju i psihosocijalnog statusa. Neke studije eksplicitno su se fokusirale na psihosocijalne implikacije redovnog vežbanja i organizovanih fizičkih aktivnosti (Heller et al, 2004).…”

Section: Grafikonunclassified

“…U nekim istraživanjima primenjivan je klasičan trening snage, poput vežbi sa tegovima i trenažerima (Cowley et al, 2011;Shields et al, 2008;Shields & Taylor, 2010), ali i hodanje na tredmilu (Chen et al, 2014), kao i program vežbanja sa zdravstvenom edukacijom koji je sadržao elemente kardioprograma, te vežbi za snagu i izdržljivost (Shields & Taylor, 2015). Sve je više studija u kojima se primenjuju "netradicionalni" oblici vežbanja osoba sa IO, kao što su adaptirane sportske aktivnosti poput plivanja (Fragala-Pinkham et al, 2008;Suarez-Villadat et al, 2020;Yilmaz, 2009), košarke (Kocić et al, 2017) i sl. Rezultati ovih studija potvrđuju pozitivne efekte sistematskog vežbanja kod osoba sa DS, bez obzira na vrstu sportske aktivnosti.…”

Section: Grafikonunclassified

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The impact of adapted soccer program on psychosocial behavior in adolescents with Down syndrome

Perić¹,

Milićević-Marinković²

2021

Introduction. Numerous studies have proven the significant positive impact of regular physical activity on the condition of people with intellectual disability. In practice, various adapted sports activities are increasingly used for children and adolescents with disabilities. Objectives. The current feasibility study determined the effect of soccer program on some psychosocial characteristics in adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods. 20 adolescents were recruited and randomized into two groups (the experimental group vs. the control group). Adolescents placed in the experimental group followed an adapted soccer program twice a week for 16 weeks. Adolescents placed in the control group continued with their usual daily routine during the experimental period. The level of aggression, attention problems, the level of anxiety and depression, and social problems were assessed. Results. The experimental group had significant improvements in all psychosocial variables. At the same time, no significant changes were registered in the control group. Conclusion. The results suggest that the soccer program can decrease the level of aggression, anxiety and depression, increase attention and improve social behavior in adolescents with DS.

J intellect Disabil Res

“…In addition to physical activity in general, some studies have reported positive effects of specific programmes: adapted basketball (Kocić et al 2017), swimming and water activities (Yilmaz et al 2009;Suarez-Villadat et al 2020), table tennis (Chen et al 2015), karate (Perić et al 2018) and finally adapted soccer (Özer et al 2012;Baran et al 2013;Camacho et al 2021;Perić and Milićević-Marinković 2021). The aim of the current study is to determine the effects of adapted soccer programme on the motor learning and different psychosocial characteristics in adolescents with DS.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 92%

The effect of the adapted soccer programme on motor learning and psychosocial behaviour in adolescents with Down syndrome

Perić

Milićević-Marinković²,

Djurovic

2021

Background Numerous studies have proven the significant positive impact of the regular physical activity on general health conditions and quality of life of people with intellectual disability. In practice, various adapted sports activities are used. The current study deals with the effects of the soccer programme. Aim The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effects of adapted soccer on the motor learning and some psychosocial characteristics in adolescents with Down syndrome. Methods Twenty-five participants were recruited and randomised into two groups (exercise and control). Adolescents placed in the exercise group carried out a special soccer programme twice a week during 16 weeks, while adolescents placed in the control group continued with their usual daily regime. Specific motor coordination, level of aggression, attention disorders, level of anxiety and depression, and social problems were measured before and after the training period. Mixed ANOVA were used to evaluate the effects of the experimental treatment. ResultsThe exercise group had significant improvements (P < 0.05) in one of three motor variables (only in the easiest task) and in all psychosocial variables. There are no one significant change in the control group. The adapted soccer programme influenced more seriously on psychosocial characteristics than on motor learning of adolescent with DS. Conclusions The results suggest that adapted soccer training can decrease aggression, anxiety and depression levels, and improve attention, social behaviour and simple motor skills in adolescents with Down syndrome.