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The Effects of Single Bouts of Physical Activity on Cognition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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Ting-Yu Chueh; Jia-Hao Wu; Wei-Kang Hung; Cheng-Chen Pan; Chien-Chih Chou; Chung-Ju Huang; Chien-Ting Wu – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically exhibit cognitive deficits. While single bouts of physical activity (PA) have shown cognitive benefits in typically developing individuals, the effects on those with ID are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single bouts of PA on cognition in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness, Physical Activities
Understanding Capabilities, Opportunities, and Motivations of Walking for Physical Activity among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Theory-Based Study
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Sophie C. Westrop; Ailsa Niven; Craig Melville; Donna-Marie Speir; Arlene M. McGarty – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: This study aimed to apply the COM-B model to understand the capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for walking behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with adults (= 18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living in Greater Glasgow using one-to-one…
Descriptors: Adults, Physical Activities, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Qualitative Exploration of the Physical Activity Engagement among College Students with Intellectual Disabilities
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C.-C. Chen; S. Lim; G. A. Clardy – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Higher education institutions today have offered a range of postsecondary transition programs for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Applying the social-ecological framework, this study was aimed to analyze qualitative data about the experiences and perceptions of physical activity (PA) among eight college students with ID at a…
Descriptors: College Students, Students with Disabilities, Physical Activity Level, Transitional Programs
The Effect of Dance Workshops Participation on Reaction Time in Persons with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities -- Pilot Study
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Olga Kaluzny – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Persons with intellectual disabilities who are physically active have faster reaction time compared to the physically inactive persons with intellectual disabilities (Yildirim et al. 2010). Aim: To recognize how participation in a series of hip-hop dance workshops can improve reaction time in persons with intellectual disabilities.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Dance Education, Workshops
Effect of the Environmental Factor of Coexistence on the Physical Condition of People with Mild and Moderate Intellectual Disabilities
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Gutiérrez-Cruz, Carmen; del-Cuerpo, Indya; García-Ramos, Amador; Muñoz-López, Saray; Rubio-Cabeza, José; Roman-Espinaco, Andrés – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The main objective of this study was to compare the physical condition of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential homes (RH; restricted residential environment) versus independent homes (IH; family houses while performing paid work). The effect of gender on physical condition was also evaluated separately for each…
Descriptors: Environmental Influences, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Residential Institutions