Balic, Mateos, Blasco and Fernhall (2000) Physical fitness levels of physically active and sedentary adults with Down syndrome

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CONTRIBUTORS:

	Author:	Balic, M. G.
	Author:	Mateos, E. C.
	Author:	Blasco, C. G.
	Author:	Fernhall, B. (Syracuse University)

JOURNAL:

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly [APAQ], 17(3), 310 - 321.

YEAR:

2000

PUB TYPE:

Journal Article

SUBJECT(S):

physical-fitness; oxygen-consumption; strength; elite-athlete; Special-Olympics; Down's-syndrome

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No discipline assigned

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https://secure.sportquest.com/su.cfm?articleno=S-658308&title=S-658308

LANGUAGE:

English

PUB ID:

103-338-319 (Last edited on 2002/03/31 14:39:13 US/Mountain)

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ABSTRACT:
The purpose was to compare physical fitness of two groups of adults with Down syndrome, one active group of Special Olympians (9 males, 4 females), and one sedentary group (5 males, and 2 females). The active group had trained for an average of 4.9 hr per week for a minimum of 1 year for Special Olympics competitions. Participants underwent laboratory testing, including (a) treadmill test to determine peak oxygen uptake; (b) isometric strength tests of handgrip, lower back, and quadriceps; (c) explosive power; and (d) body composition. Peak oxygen consumption and muscle strength were significantly greater in the active group. Although crossectional, these findings suggest that long term exercise training, at a greater than previously reported weekly training load, may enhance physical fitness in individuals with Down syndrome.

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