The Effects of Structured Physical Activity Program on Social Interaction and Communication for Children with Autism

Table 2

Physical activity program protocol.

Part	Time (min)	Content	Objective
(1) Get-ready and warm-up activity	10	Get the visual schedule cards; Prepare the equipment; Jogging on the playground	Social interaction and communication skills
(2) One-to-five small group instruction	15	Learn the skills of playing ball; (tap, throw, catch, pass the ball); Follow the teachers and practice; Play the ball exercises and games	Social interaction and communication skills
(3) Whole group exercise	20	Group ball exercise; Cooperative ball games	Social interaction and communication skills
(4) Cool-down and reward activity	15	High five to teachers, volunteers and partners; Sing good bye songs together; Get the reward	Feedback, social interaction and communication skills