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Stéphanie Turgeon; Alexandra MacKenzie; Charles Sebiyo Batcho; Jason D'Amour – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Only about 9% of individuals with intellectual disabilities reach the government's physical activity (PA) recommendations. Combining gamification and technology seems particularly promising in overcoming personal and environmental barriers to PA participation. Method: Eighteen adults with varying levels of intellectual disabilities…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Gamification, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level
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Mitchell, Fiona; Stalker, Kirsten; Matthews, Lynsay; Mutrie, Nanette; Melling, Chris; McConnachie, Alex; Murray, Heather; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience significant inequalities and tend to be more sedentary and less physically active than the wider population. Walking programmes are an effective way to increase physical activity (PA) but have not been used in studies involving adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Nineteen…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Qualitative Research