Start Date
17-6-2025 12:30 PM
End Date
17-6-2025 2:00 PM
Abstract
Introduction
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrated sports activities in improving object control skills (receiving the ball, striking the ball, handling the ball with a change of direction, and shooting) among adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). These specific skills were selected based on a survey conducted among specialists in adapted sports and cerebral palsy football.
Methodology
The study followed a quasi-experimental design, where 14 adolescents with CP (aged 15–17 years, with no prior sports experience) were randomly assigned to two groups:
Experimental group (n = 7): Participated in a 12-week integrated sports program, training alongside 7 children without CP (3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session).
Control group (n = 7): Followed the same sports program but without integration.
Skill performance was assessed using pre- and post-tests. The statistical analysis included percentages, mean scores, independent sample t-tests, effect size calculations, and reliability/validity measures (split-half reliability, Spearman correlation, Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest reliability, and self-validity).
Results
1. Significant improvement in skill performance within the experimental group between pre-test and post-test (t = 4.97, p < 0.05, df = 12), favoring the post-test.
2. No significant improvement in skill performance within the control group (t = 2.19, p = 0.098, df = 12), suggesting the absence of meaningful skill development.
3. Significant differences between the experimental and control groups in the post-test (t = 15.58, p < 0.05, df = 12), favoring the experimental group.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that integrated sports activities can be an effective method for enhancing object control skills in adolescents with CP. However, given the small sample size, further research is needed to generalize these results and explore additional skill areas. Future studies should also examine the nature of interactions between children with and without CP to better understand the mechanisms behind the observed improvements.
References
This study is part of my PHD dissertation, which is scheduled for defense in 2024.
Recommended Citation
HAMDINI, ISHAK and Dridi, Hadjer, "The effectivement of inclusive sports activities in the improving Skill performance in individuals with cerebral palsy" (2025). International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. 50.
https://sword.mtu.ie/isapa/2025/day2/50
The effectivement of inclusive sports activities in the improving Skill performance in individuals with cerebral palsy
Introduction
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrated sports activities in improving object control skills (receiving the ball, striking the ball, handling the ball with a change of direction, and shooting) among adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP). These specific skills were selected based on a survey conducted among specialists in adapted sports and cerebral palsy football.
Methodology
The study followed a quasi-experimental design, where 14 adolescents with CP (aged 15–17 years, with no prior sports experience) were randomly assigned to two groups:
Experimental group (n = 7): Participated in a 12-week integrated sports program, training alongside 7 children without CP (3 sessions per week, 60 minutes per session).
Control group (n = 7): Followed the same sports program but without integration.
Skill performance was assessed using pre- and post-tests. The statistical analysis included percentages, mean scores, independent sample t-tests, effect size calculations, and reliability/validity measures (split-half reliability, Spearman correlation, Cronbach’s alpha, test-retest reliability, and self-validity).
Results
1. Significant improvement in skill performance within the experimental group between pre-test and post-test (t = 4.97, p < 0.05, df = 12), favoring the post-test.
2. No significant improvement in skill performance within the control group (t = 2.19, p = 0.098, df = 12), suggesting the absence of meaningful skill development.
3. Significant differences between the experimental and control groups in the post-test (t = 15.58, p < 0.05, df = 12), favoring the experimental group.
Conclusions
These findings suggest that integrated sports activities can be an effective method for enhancing object control skills in adolescents with CP. However, given the small sample size, further research is needed to generalize these results and explore additional skill areas. Future studies should also examine the nature of interactions between children with and without CP to better understand the mechanisms behind the observed improvements.
References
This study is part of my PHD dissertation, which is scheduled for defense in 2024.