The Effect of a Goal Setting Program for the Improvement of Performance of Children with Mild Mental Retardation during Physical Education Classes

Authors

  • Maria Kontou University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science
  • Adamantia Karagiorgou University of Thessaly, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2006.1117

Keywords:

physical education, special education, exercise, children with special needs

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a goal-setting program, organized, during the physical education classes, which aimed to the improvement of physical performance of children with mild mental retardation (MR). The sample was 10 children (M = 9.1 yrs, SD= 1.05), divided inτο two equal groups (experimental and control), with mild mental retardation (MR) attending Special Municipal School in Trikala. The experimental task was shooting in a goal post. After a six weeks intervention program with the application of personal goals, the performance of the experimental group was significantly improved (p<.05), while in the experimental group there were no improvement. The children of experimental group improved their performance and accomplished their goals. Concerning the results, this type of intervention can constitute a motive for the use of different methods to improve motor performance and increase the participation of children with special needs in physical education classes.

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Published

2006-03-30

How to Cite

Kontou Μ., & Karagiorgou Α. (2006). The Effect of a Goal Setting Program for the Improvement of Performance of Children with Mild Mental Retardation during Physical Education Classes. Inquiries in Physical Education and Sport, 4(1), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.26253/heal.uth.ojs.ispe.2006.1117

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