Graduation Date
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
David Adams
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Christopher Hopper
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Jill Pawlowski
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, Circuit training, Exercise, Motor development, Off-task behaviors
Subject Categories
Physical Education
Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the fastest growing developmental disability according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Prevalence shows that 1 in 59 children are born with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and having this population engage in physical activity will reduce off-task behavior. The purpose of this study is to determine the benefits of circuit training on decreasing off-task behavior while improving health for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and encourage parents, teachers, and specialist to incorporate similar drills, activities, and exercises with the ASD population. In this study, a special education high school teacher and APE instructor will choose four students who have off-task behavior and are diagnosed with ASD to participate in this study.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Hernandez, Juan C., "The effects of circuit training on decreasing off-task behaviors for children with autism spectrum disorder" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 253.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/253