英文摘要 |
"While students with attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are characterized by being excessively active and energetic, relatively poor motor performance. As they age, their physical performance and activity participation are highly likely to be lower than that of their peers with normal motor coordination. Football, as a sport that involves different skills and techniques, demands whole-body coordination. This study investigated the effects of football training on motor coordination of ADHD students, with data collected from three junior high school students diagnosed with ADHD. They were invited to participate in an eight-session football training programme, which required them to attend four sessions of training a week, each session lasting 40 minutes. The single subject research across subjects with multiple-baseline design was used. Results showed that the football training programme intervention failed to improve balance abilities: there was no statistically significant difference in one foot balance (with eyes open), one foot balance (with eyes closed) and dynamic balance. Certain motor coordination had improved as reflected by the statistically significant difference in zig-zag run and quadrant jump, but the difference in shuttle run without object, shuttle run with object, hopping (in square) and hopping (speed) was not statistically significant. The way forward: participants with different disabilities in various learning stages may be included and the length of the programme can be extended, at the same time applying or developing other measurement tools for assessing ADHD students. The activities in the tailored programme should not only be diversified but also aim at arousing the interest of the students. Teachers can use positive reinforcement to encourage students to learn as well." |