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Effectiveness of Active Video Game Usage on Body Composition, Physical Activity Level and Motor Proficiency in Children with Intellectual Disability
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Lau, Patrick Wing-Chung; Wang, Geng; Wang, Jing-Jing – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Interventions with active video games (AVGs) can promote physical activity (PA) and health and are compatible with a school setting. The needs of children with intellectual disability (ID) in this area have been neglected. Methods: A two-arm trial was conducted among 203 students with intellectual disability. The intervention group was…
Descriptors: Video Games, Body Composition, Physical Activity Level, Psychomotor Skills
Effects of Lifestyle Change Interventions for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Willems, Mariël; Waninge, Aly; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; van Empelen, Pepijn; Krijnen, Wim P.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Promotion of a healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities is important; however, the effectiveness of lifestyle change interventions is unclear. Aims: This research will examine the effectiveness of lifestyle change interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Methods and Procedures: Randomized controlled…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Life Style, Intervention, Health Promotion
Adapted Physical Activity Programme and Self-Perception in Obese Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: Between Morphological Awareness and Positive Illusory Bias
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Salaun, Laureline; Reynes, Eric; Berthouze-Aranda, Sophie E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2014
Background: In adolescents with intellectual disability, the management of obesity is a crucial issue, yet also quite complex because of their particular perception of themselves. This study investigated the relationship between self-perception variables and morphological variables and their changes after a 9-month Adapted Physical Activity (APA)…
Descriptors: Obesity, Adapted Physical Education, Adolescent Attitudes, Mental Retardation