Graduation Date
Spring 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Jill Pawlowski
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Chris Hopper
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Enrique Esparza
Third Committee Member Affiliation
Community Member or Outside Professional
Subject Categories
International Development Technology
Abstract
This case study examines the effect of group-based and individual-based physical activity participation on mood in individuals with disabilities. The participant was age 14 during the study and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The participant engaged in individual and group based physical activities as part of a one week adapted physical activity program. Mood states were reported using the Intellectual Disability Mood Scale [IDMS] (Argus, Terry, Bramston, & Dinsdale, 2004), which is adapted from the Profile of Mood States [POMS] (Droppleman, Lorr, & McNair, 1992). The participant exhibited the iceberg profile - characterized by above average mood scores in Vigor and below average mood scores in Tension, Depression, Confusion, Angery, and Fatigue. A participant exhibiting the iceberg profile is indicative of positive mental health (Rowley, Landers, Kyllo, & Etnier, 1995). Results from pre- and post- intervention data was compared and showed no significant changes in mood scores following intervention. There were also no significant differences in mood scores between individual and group activity interventions. No significant evidence was found that supports individual-based or group-based interventions at improving mood states in the participant with ASD.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Hong, Bunlong, "The effects of group and individual based physical activity on mood in children with intellectual disabilities" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 254.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/254