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Nutsch, Niklas; Bruland, Dirk; Latteck, Änne-Dörte – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
People with intellectual disabilities show significantly lower levels of physical activity than the general population in respect to all consequences for health. A positive effect of physical activity on health preservation has been proven, but interventions for physical activity in everyday life seem to be rare for people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Wellness
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Haymes, Linda K.; Storey, Keith – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2023
Individual with intellectual disabilities can have special health care concerns and will often need support in managing their health care needs. These health care needs can include diabetes, obesity management or fitness. Activity trackers have become widely available as a tool for managing health needs by monitoring number of steps, activities,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Health Conditions, Health Needs, Physical Activity Level
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Stone, Whitley J.; Baker, Kayla M. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
The novel coronavirus may impact exercise habits of those with intellectual disabilities. Due to the mandated discontinuation of face-to-face research, investigators must adapt projects to protect all involved while collecting objective physical activity metrics. This brief report outlines a modification process of research methods to adhere to…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability, Exercise
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Heather Katz – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience lower levels of physical activity in comparison to the general population. While many factors contribute to this disparity, expanding appropriate and accessible programming in settings frequented by adults with IDD deserves attention. One such setting is post-secondary…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Students with Disabilities