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Brief Report: Exploring the Benefits of a Peer-Tutored Physical Education Programme among High School Students with Intellectual Disability
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Gobbi, Erica; Greguol, Márcia; Carraro, Attilio – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The purpose of this study was to explore possible benefits of a peer-tutored physical education programme (PTPE) in comparison with school physical education (SPE) in high school students with intellectual disability. Method: Nineteen students with intellectual disabilities (15 boys, mean age 17.4 ± 1.7 years) were monitored during…
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, High School Students, Intellectual Disability, Educational Benefits
Pilot Feasibility Study of the Walking Away from Diabetes Programme for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Two Further Education Colleges: Process Evaluation Findings
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Maine, Andrew; Brown, Michael J.; Dickson, Adele; Truesdale, Maria – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: People with intellectual disabilities remain at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) due to lifestyle-associated risk factors. Educational programmes have been adapted for people with intellectual disabilities targeting ongoing T2D self-management. However, there are no adapted programmes which aim to prevent T2D through…
Descriptors: Diabetes, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Life Style