Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part C (2025)

Unified football drills provide an inclusive sports model where individuals with and without disabilities engage in structured athletic activities. This study examines the impact of unified football drills on the skill performance of children with intellectual disabilities (ID). A total of 20 participants, including 10 children with mild ID and 10 without disabilities, were divided into two groups: a unified football drill group and a control group. The training program lasted six weeks, with five sessions per week, each lasting 60 minutes. The study assessed key skill performance variables, including dribbling, shooting, and run-and-kick, using a pre-test and post-test design. Statistical analysis using paired t-tests demonstrated significant improvements in all three skill variables for the unified football drill group (p < 0.05), while the control group showed no statistically significant changes. The findings suggest that structured unified football drills enhance motor skills, coordination, and social interaction among children with ID, promoting their overall physical and social development. These results highlight the importance of inclusive sports programs in fostering skill development and integration for children with intellectual disabilities.