ArticleFrontiers in pediatrics2025
The impact of a ball sports combination training program on physical fitness and body mass Index in children with autism spectrum disorder.
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- Game-based and individualized movement training improves physiological and motor outcomes in young adults with autism spectrum disorder: an experimental study from Türkiye.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Sports and physical activity interventions in autism spectrum disorder: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2026Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aims to explore the effects of a 12-week Ball Combination Training Program (BCTP) on the physical fitness and Body Mass Index (BMI) of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Methods: This study employed a 2 × 2 mixed experimental design. A total of 29 children diagnosed with ASD were included (mean age = 7.60 ± 2.81). The 29 participants were randomly assigned to either the BCTP group ( Results: The 12-week BCTP prevented increase in BMI ( Conclusion: The 12-week BCTP prevented an increase in BMI and improved the physical fitness of children with ASD in terms of speed, agility, flexibility, and upper body strength. Therefore, we recommend incorporating ball combination exercises into the physical rehabilitation of children with ASD to improve overall physical health and fitness.
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