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| Article Name : | | | EFFICACY OF UNIFIED PLAY INDEVELOPING PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SELF ESTEEM AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY IN AN INCLUSIVE SUMMER CAMP | | Author Name : | | | Nazli , B. S. Chavan and R. K. Gupta | | Publisher : | | | Ashok Yakkaldevi | | Article Series No. : | | | GRT-3637 | | Article URL : | |  | Author Profile View PDF In browser | | Abstract : | | | The study has been conducted to find out the efficacy of unified play on developing different components of Physical Fitness (Balance, Power &Agility) and Self Esteem among individuals with intellectual disability. Using purposive sampling technique samples has been selected in the age group of 17-22 years without any associated condition. The sample size was 14 children with moderate intellectual disability who were paired with a partner in order to make a unified pair. The intervention was planned with physical and cognitive based play activities with necessary modifications and adaptations for their safety purpose. The intervention was implemented in an “Inclusive Summer Camp” with a total of 32 sessions. Subjects were fully involved in the intervention directly by the researcher. The pre and post tests scores of the sample were analyzed quantitatively. The findings revealed that there is a significant effect of unified play on physical fitness and self esteem among the selected sample. The significance of unified play on each component of physical fitness (balance, power & agility) was analyzed separately through t-test. On the whole, the intervention was found to be effective in improving physical fitness and self esteem of Individuals with intellectual disability. | | Keywords : | | |
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