Affiliations: [a] Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of
Anatomy, Kocaeli, Turkey | [b] Kocaeli University, School of Physical Education and
Sport, Kocaeli, Turkey
Note: [] Address for correspondence: Belgin Bamaç PhD, PT, Kocaeli
University School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Derince, 41900 Kocaeli,
Turkey. Tel.: +90 262 233 5980/1237; Fax: +90 262 322 21 40; E-mail:
bbamac@hotmail.com
Abstract: The purpose of this study to verify the effect of playing goalball
on some measures of motor fitness. One hundred and three children
(age13–15 years) with varying degrees of blindness were assessed for motor
fitness. All participants were male. The participants underwent motor fitness
(balance, handgrip, flexibility, vertical jump, isokinetic concentric peak
torque) assessments. There were significant differences between goalball
players and non-goalball players regarding many motor fitness components.
Non-goalball players were inferior in all motor fitness compared with goalball
players. This study suggests that goalball may be considered effective option
to improve motor skills in visually impaired children.
