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Differences in Physical Activity Volume and Intensity between Unified and Non-Unified Special Olympics Football Training: An Observational Pilot Study
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Christoph Kreinbucher-Bekerle; Tobias Maximilian Perkounig; Bernhard Novak; Matteo Christian Sattler – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The participation of people with intellectual disabilities in Special Olympics sports and training opportunities offers numerous benefits for health and inclusion. However, little is known about the impact of such training on physical activity behaviour. Here, we evaluate the differences in physical activity volume and intensity of…
Descriptors: Athletics, Intellectual Disability, Training, Physical Activity Level
Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Activity in Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities: An Analysis Informed by the COM-B Model
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McDermott, Gary; Brick, Noel E.; Shannon, Stephen; Fitzpatrick, Ben; Taggart, Laurence – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adolescents with intellectual disabilities are insufficiently physically active. Where interventions have been developed and delivered, these have had limited effectiveness, and often lack a theoretical underpinning. Aim: Through application of the COM-B model, our aim is to explore the factors influencing adolescent physical activity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities
Increasing Physical Activity through an Adapted Web-Based Exercise Program for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Support Staff Are Crucial for Feasibility
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Sanna Fjellström; Jessica Hölttä; Anna Nordström; Eva Flygare Wallén; Marie Lund Ohlsson; Elisabeth Hansen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are less physically active and suffer from ill-health more than the general population. Support staff play an important role in the person's life. This study aimed to explore the support staff's experiences regarding the feasibility of adapted web-based exercise for people with intellectual…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Web Based Instruction
Brief Report: Caregiver Perceived Physical Activity Preferences of Adults with Down Syndrome
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Oreskovic, Nicolas M.; Agiovlasitis, Stamatis; Patsiogiannis, Vasiliki; Santoro, Stephanie L.; Nichols, Dominica; Skotko, Brian G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adults with Down syndrome commonly have low levels of physical activity and face social barriers to engaging in physical activity, including boredom and companionship concerns. Adults with Down syndrome are at increased risk for several co-occurring medial conditions known to benefit from physical activity, including obesity and…
Descriptors: Adults, Down Syndrome, Physical Activity Level, Barriers
Physical Activity Patterns in Adults with Down Syndrome
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Oreskovic, Nicolas M.; Cottrell, Clorinda; Torres, Amy; Patsiogiannis, Vasiliki; Santoro, Stephanie; Nichols, Dominica; Moore, Cynthia; Skotko, Brian G. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are less physically active than the general population, but limited data on objective physical activity patterns in adults with DS are available. Methods: Free-living physical activity was measured by waist-worn accelerometry in adults with DS from 2018 to 2020. Data were analysed using descriptive…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Behavior Patterns, Adults, Down Syndrome
Patterns of Objectively Measured Sedentary Behaviour in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Harris, Leanne; McGarty, Arlene M.; Hilgenkamp, Thessa; Mitchell, Fiona; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the patterns of objectively measured sedentary behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Baseline accelerometer data were pooled from two randomized controlled trials of lifestyle behaviour change programmes for adults with intellectual disabilities. Patterns of sedentary…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Adults
Gender Differences in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Westrop, Sophie C.; Melville, Craig A.; Muirhead, Fiona; McGarty, Arlene M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities are reported to be highly inactive, with research required to understand contributory factors. This systematic review aimed to investigate gender differences in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: This systematic review was reported…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Adults
The Lifestyle Behaviours of Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities as They Transition from School to Adulthood: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
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Mitchell, Fiona; Stevens, Gemma; Jahoda, Andrew; Matthews, Lynsay; Hankey, Catherine; Murray, Heather; Melville, Craig – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: In the general population, the transition from adolescence to adulthood has been identified as a "high-risk" period for weight gain. There has been no research examining health behaviours over this transition in adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods/design: The feasibility of recruitment, retention and relevant…
Descriptors: Life Style, Body Weight, At Risk Persons, Intellectual Disability
Measuring the Actual Levels and Patterns of Physical Activity/Inactivity of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Finlayson, Janet; Turner, Angela; Granat, Malcolm H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Lack of regular physical activity is a significant risk to health. The aim of this study was to objectively measure the levels and patterns of activity of adults with intellectual disabilities, to inform the design of studies aimed at increasing activity and health in this population. Materials and Methods: Interviews were conducted…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Moderate Mental Retardation, Physical Activity Level, Life Style
Understanding Predictors of Low Physical Activity in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Finlayson, Janet; Jackson, Alison; Cooper, Sally-Ann; Morrison, Jillian; Melville, Craig; Smiley, Elita; Allan, Linda; Mantry, Dipali – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Lack of regular physical activity is globally one of the most significant risks to health. The main aims of this study were to describe the types and levels of regular physical activity undertaken by adults with intellectual disabilities, and to investigate the factors predicting low activity. Materials and Methods: Interviews were…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Mental Retardation, Physical Activity Level, Adults