Physical Fitness of Children with Learning Disabilities

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چکیده

The purpose of this study was to evaluate physical fitness of children with learning disabilities. In this study, 50 male children with ACLD (mean age: 10.5 years old) were compared to 50 other children (control group). Therefore, to recognize those children with learning disabilities, Michael Bost learning disability test was used. AAHPERD standard test was also used to assess physical fitness. Analyses of t-test revealed significantly lower scores in the group with ACLD in cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, abdominal strength, and power indexes when compared with the control group (P