EFFECTS OF A MOVEMENT AND SWIMMING PROGRAM ON WATER ORIENTATION SKILLS AND SELF-CONCEPT OF KINDERGARTEN-CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL-PALSY

In this study the effect of an experimental movement and swimming prog ram of six months on motor function in the water measured by means of the Water Orientation Score and self-perception measured by means of t he Martinek-Zaichkowsky Self-concept Scale was investigated. 23 childr en participated in the program, completing both tests prior to and aft er the intervention. An age-, sex-, and disability-matched control gro up of 23 children completed only the Self-concept Scale at pre- and po sttest. Analysis indicated a significant improvement in Water Orientat ion Score of children in the trained group, but no effect on scores of the Self-concept Scale.