The Effectiveness of Group Boxing Class on Endurance, Coordination and Balance of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

Clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often less active compared to typically developing peers. To explore outcomes for this population, researchers examined the effects of a 4-week boxing course on endurance, coordination, and balance in adults with ASD. Data may support the use of adaptive boxing as intervention for adults with ASD. OBJECTIVES: Education on traits of ASD and interventions to increase participation in activity. Due to deficits in endurance, coordination, and balance individuals are described as being less physically active than neurotypical peers, and research such as this can examine the effects of group exercise to improve these barriers to community athletic activities.