Effect of Exercises on the Physical and Functional Fitness among Down Syndrome: A Review
Down Syndrome (DS) has lower levels of physical activity compared to other groups with healthy development, and they face difficulties such as medical comorbidity, access problems and social perception of being physically active. The therapists, who are experts in the exercise of prescription and...
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| Language: | English |
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Slovak Scientific Society for Physical Education and Sport and FIEP
2021
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5252/1/FH05-FSK-21-55287.pdf http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/5252/ |
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| Summary: | Down Syndrome (DS) has lower levels of physical activity compared to other groups with healthy
development, and they face difficulties such as medical comorbidity, access problems and social
perception of being physically active. The therapists, who are experts in the exercise of
prescription and physical activity and promote exercise to encourage motor development to
modification the physical activity level among the DS faces the challenges. Exercise can improve
cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial health profiles. Exergames can be
an appealing alternative to enhance exercise engagement and compliance, whilst improving
physical fitness and motor function. For instance, exercises such as cycling, dancing, jogging or
long-distance running, swimming, and walking, improve cognitive function, aerobic capacity,
balance, muscular strength, and functional ability. Promoting physical activity and exercise is
essential for DS in their daily lives. Thus, the aim of this study to review the effect of exercises
on the physical and functional fitness among DS. |
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