Kin ball to promote the motor development of students with special educational needs: effects of an intervention programme

Abstract

Background The scientific literature establishes that people with mental impairments show high levels of sedentary behaviour. Aim This research has the objectives of (a) Studying the effect of the intervention programme on the effect of basic physical qualities, balance and coordination and (b) Comparing the results obtained before and after carrying out the intervention programme according to the sex of the participants through a structural equation model. Methods A quasi-experimental study was carried out with a pre-test-post-test group design, with a sample of 47 participants (46.8% male and 53.2% female). Questionnaires adapted to the characteristics of the sample were carried out to collect the data. Results It is observed that the intervention programme has helped to improve the effect of basic physical qualities on balance and coordination. Conclusion It is concluded that Kin Ball is a sport that improves the quality of life of people with special educational needs and that gender is a key factor influencing the development of basic physical qualities.

Effects of Kin Ball Initiation: Pre- and Post-Pandemic Impact on Palmar Muscle Strength, Endurance, and Coordination in Non-Athlete Participants

“…These tools, like Kin Ball, can be integrated into physical education curricula to promote various outcomes such as motor skills, cognitive growth, social cohesion, and ethical values. Beyond its social aspects, Kin Ball is effective in developing essential motor skills like co-ordination, balance, and spatial perception [ 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 ].…”

“…The selection of activities was based on established pedagogical principles and the goal of ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for the participants. Comparable intervention programs have been utilized in previous studies examining the impact of Kin Ball on various motor skills and cognitive abilities [ 13 , 20 , 30 ].…”

“…Played in three teams of four players, Kin Ball prohibits the massive ball (1.2 m) from touching the ground, encouraging teamwork and collaborative spirit among teammates [ 28 , 29 ]. Despite its global popularity and positive effects on motivation, particularly among less active players, Kin Ball remains underexplored in scientific research, with limited studies focusing on standard conditions and initiation-learning methods [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 ].…”