Table 5 Variation (∆) of each measured parameter in INC group, N_INC group and no-disability group (mean values ± SD).

From: Benefits of inclusive sport training on fitness and health of athletes with and without intellectual disability

Variable

INC group

N_INC group

No-disability group

Weight (kg)

−2.69 ± 2.69

−3.48 ± 3.47

−2.29 ± 2.46

FM (%)

0.06 ± 1.86*

−0.55 ± 2.58*

−2.87 ± 2.46

BMI (kg/m2)

−1.03 ± 1.25

−1.28 ± 1.26

−0.75 ± 0.81

Cardiovascular endurance (ml/kg*min)

1.18 ± 2.5

2.26 ± 3.83

0.26 ± 0.29

Balance ability (num)

−3.07 ± 3.17

−3.68 ± 4.52*

−0.43 ± 1.22

Explosive leg power (cm)

−1.39 ± 25.09

−8.46 ± 23.6

−1.93 ± 24.36

Hip joint flexibility (cm)

−0.19 ± 7.38

1.45 ± 3.9

1.50 ± 2.47

Forearm muscular strength (kg)

5.80 ± 10.82

8.57 ± 16.16

5.36 ± 5.4

Upper-body muscular strength and endurance (num)

5.06 ± 8.65

7.83 ± 9.51*

0.64 ± 1.34

Trunk muscular strength and endurance (num)

4.56 ± 5.61

5.47 ± 5.55

2.36 ± 2.71

Motor coordination (s)

0.39 ± 2.26

−0.79 ± 4.54

−1.00 ± 0.78

Agility and speed of lower limbs (s)

−3.84 ± 4.09*

−2.42 ± 2.14

−1.43 ± 1.09

Coordination and speed of upper limbs (s)

−2.70 ± 2.28§

−0.98 ± 1.78

−2.36 ± 1.55

  1. INC, inclusive sport group; N_INC, non-inclusive sport group; FM, body fat; BMI, body mass index. * p < 0.05 vs. no-disability group; § p < 0.05 vs. N_INC group.