Graduation Date
Spring 2024
Document Type
Thesis
Program
Master of Science degree with a major in Kinesiology
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Jill Anderson
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Taylor Bloedon
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Dr. Ara Pachmayer
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorder, ASD, Adapted aquatics, Aquatics, Inclusive, Cardiorespiratory fitness, VO2max, Adapted PE, Physical activity, Water safety, Swim barriers, Co-teaching
Subject Categories
Kinesiology
Abstract
There is a need to examine the effectiveness of interventions, such as swimming, that are aimed at increasing physical health and developing psychomotor skills in an inclusive setting for children with ASD. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an inclusive, small-group adapted aquatics program on increasing VO2max in children with ASD. Participants included two 11-year-old children diagnosed with ASD. The study took place over eight weeks and included a six-week Small-Group Adapted Aquatics (SGAA) program. Participants were assessed for VO2max using the 20m PACER test during week one and week eight of the study. Both participants showed a significant increase in VO2max scores over the course of the study, indicating that an inclusive, small-group adapted aquatics program is effective in increasing VO2max in children with ASD. Limitations of this study are discussed and recommendations for future studies can be found in conclusions.
Citation Style
APA
Recommended Citation
Scarborough, Peggy Manuelita, "Effectiveness of an inclusive, small-group adapted aquatics program on increasing VO2max in children with autism spectrum disorder" (2024). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 747.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/747
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