Physical Activity of Children With and Without Mental Retardation In Inclusive Recess Settings

摘要: The purpose of the study was to compare physical activity levels children with and without mental retardation. Thirty-four were assessed in an inclusive recess setting monitored for heart rate, counts observational levels. Based on data analysis, boys demonstrated significantly higher values all comparisons. Boys retardation rates than while no group differences apparent checklist. It concluded that inclusive, non-structured appears encourage facilitate As a group, individuals retarda- trated exercise behaviors relatively lit tion are low functioning when tie emphasis during play. Addition compared their nonretarded peers (Hor- ally, limited amount information is vat & Croce, 1995). Persons retar- available determine costs/benefits asso dation tend have lower cardiovascular fit- ciated these free ness, maximal rates, inferior This particularly true muscle development, greater body fat retardation, as studies been (Fernhall, conducted document 1993). These factors together limit Some recent attempted overall fitness establish link between children's One premise play academic achievement why men- social competence (Pellegrini, tal may be due ThiSj along possible towards obe fact sity later makes especially children, not active levds at worthwhiie pursuit. course normal school day. experiences school; homC; A rationale this inactivity possibly . r u ,,