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The effect of a period of selected physical activities on improving gross motor skill in children with hearing disorder
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P Moghimifar1    , M Sheikh 2, R Hamiat Taleb1 , M Homayounia Firoozjah1 , S Nazari Kakundi3 |
1- Department of Motor Behavior, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran,
2- Department of Motor Behavior, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran, , mortezahomayoun@gmail.com
3- Departments of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (2944 Views) |
Background & aim: Motor skills are the driving force of human growth and development. Pre-school and primary school ages are important developmental periods that require special attention in motor skills training. The aim of this study was to determine and evaluate the effect of a selected exercise program course on improving gross motor skills of children with hearing impairment in Amol city.
Methods: The present research was a quasi-experimental study using pretest-posttest design. The statistical population included all students with hearing impairment in Amol city who were studying in the academic year 2011-2012. Sixteen participants were selected based on the available sample and demographic questionnaire. Participants were randomly divided into two homogeneous groups of 8 as control and experimental groups based on the pre-test scores of the general motor skills test. The participants of the experimental group performed parts of the selected Spark training program for 18 sessions. The participants in the control group performed their usual activities. Data were analyzed using Kolmogorov-Smirnov and multivariate covariance tests.
Results: The findings of the present study indicated that the experimental group performed better than the control group in all subscales, especially gross motor skills, such as jumping and licking skills (P≤0.05). The selected movement program indicated a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the two skills of jumping and licking with statistically high power (P≤0.01). The square of ETA was related to the displacement of 0.51. In effect, the impact rate was 51%.
Conclusion: The results of the present study revealed that the performance of selected physical activity had a significant effect on the subtests of mobility skills and object control in children with hearing impairment. The results indicated that by presenting a selected educational program, it was possible to provide an opportunity for the development of object control and movement skills, which were the basis of specialized and sports skills in children.
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| Keywords: Selected Physical Activity, Hearing Impairment, Coarse Motor Skills |
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Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Clinical
Received: 2018/11/8 | Accepted: 2019/12/2 | Published: 2020/07/7
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