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Physical Activity of Children With and Without Mental Retardation in Inclusive Recess Settings

The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity levels of children with and without mental retardation. Thirty-four children were assessed in an inclusive recess setting and monitored for heart rate, activity counts and observational activity levels. Based on the data analysis, boys demonstrated significantly higher values on all comparisons.

• Contributor: Lorenzi, D. G., Horvat, M., & Pellegrini, A. D.
• Date Published: June
• Journal/Secondary Title: Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
• Number: 2
• Volume: 35
• Year: 2000

This resource is cataloged under:

• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Assessment
• Network/channel: NIUSI: Professional Effort: Learning Standards
• Network/channel: NIUSI: School Organizational Effort: Physical Environment & Facilities

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