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INVESTIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF BASKETBALL TRAINING ON MOTORIC SKILLS OF THE EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN

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This study was conducted to examine the effect of 12-week basketball training program on motoric skills of mentally educable retarded children. 12 educable mentally retarded students studying in special education schools (9 male, 3 female) (age; 10.25± 1.60 years) participated in the study. Prior to application of the basketball training program; height, body weight and some motoric skill values (grip strength, flexibility,vertical jump, simple visual reaction time, 20m sprint and balance) were measured. Basketball training program was applied to the subjects for 12 weeks, 2 days a week and 1 hour per day. The first measurements were repeated after 12 week. Pre and post test data were compared by Wilcoxon test. Results of the statistical analysis showed that 20m running time, grip strength, flexibility, vertical jump, reaction time and balance values improved at statistically significant levels after 12 weeks. According to the results of the study; basketball training increased the performance of educable mentally retarded children. In this context,families who have educable mentally retarded children can contribute to the development of their motoric skills and social relationships by providing participation of their children in such programs.

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Basketball training , educable mentally retarded , motoric skills

Ondokuz Mayıs University Journal Of Sports and Performance Researches

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