The impact of a ball sports combination training program on physical fitness and body mass Index in children with autism spectrum disorder.

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 (n = 15) or the control group (n = 14). The BCTP group underwent 12 weeks of ball combination exercise training (5 times per week, 45 min per session) in addition to their regular rehabilitation therapy, while the control group continued their usual rehabilitation therapy and daily activities. BMI and physical fitness tests were conducted before and afte

SUBMITTER: Mao HY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12310629 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature