The effect of a pilates-based strength and resistance training course on the reaction time of children in exceptional schools

Oral Presentation
Paper ID : 2148-SSRC
Authors
ندارم
Abstract
Abstract
Background: Nowadays, one of the important components in the discussion of exceptional children is the discussion of reaction time, which teachers and trainers should pay special attention to.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is the effect of a Pilates-based strength and resistance training course on the reaction time of children in exceptional schools.
Methodology: For this purpose, 40 children using the Wechsler intelligence test (20 mentally retarded children, 20 normal children) with an age range of 9-12 years were purposefully selected from the schools of Isfahan city and after the pre-test, they were randomly divided into 4 The group was divided. The test was conducted in such a way that the children reacted to the sound stimulus to measure the simple reaction time and to the red and green optical stimuli by the RT-888 device continuously to measure the selective reaction time. After grouping the subjects, the movement program group (10 healthy people and 10 exceptional people) for 8 weeks and each week includes two sessions and each session includes 45 minutes in simple rhythmic movements, which includes warming up for 10 minutes with easy steps and They participated in stretching and training for 30 minutes with developmental gymnastic movements with music and 5 minutes of returning to the initial state. The control group did normal school activities during this time. Finally, the post-test was conducted and the results were recorded.
Results: The findings of the analysis of variance showed that the Pilates training program has reduced the simple and selective reaction time in healthy, educable mentally retarded children (P<0.05). Pilates exercises lead to the improvement of the reaction time of children with intellectual disabilities.
Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested to use Pilates exercises with music to create vitality and improve reaction time in the movement programs of children with mental disabilities.
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