Graduation Date
Summer 2019
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology, option Teaching/Coaching
Committee Chair Name
Chris Hopper
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Jill Pawlowski
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
David Adams
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Fourth Committee Member Name
Whitney Ogle
Fourth Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Physical activity, Physical fitness, Hearing impairment, Children
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this review was to analyze the literature regarding physical activity and children with hearing impairments.
Methods/Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria of this review were articles from 2006-2018, with the population of children 4-18 years old with hearing impairments, and with the study involving components related to physical activity.
Summary: Children with hearing impairments tended to have lower physical activity levels and spent more time sedentary than typically developing peers. Compared to children with other disabilities, children with hearing impairments participated more, but still didn’t meet physical activity recommendations. Children with hearing impairments have demonstrated poorer balance abilities and lower fitness levels than hearing peers. Aside from deficits in coordination, several studies found non-significant to no differences in other components of motor development. Sports participation for children with hearing impairments allows socialization, development of communication and physical skills. Participation in sports was positively correlated to parental attitudes and involvement in sport and physical activity.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Luce-McKay, Ellen G., "Physical activity and youth with hearing impairments: a review" (2019). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 313.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/313