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Direct linkGercek, Nejla; Tatar, Yasar; Uzun, Selda – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Aim: Sport activities can increase the number of motor tasks performed by children with disabilities, helping to motivate these children to sustain life-long exercise. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of virtual and traditional golf training on balance, muscle strength, lower extremity flexibility and aerobic endurance in…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise, Children, Cerebral Palsy
Nam, K.; Ringenbach, S. D. R.; Brusseau, T. A.; Burns, R. D.; Braden, B. B.; Lee, C. D.; Henderson, H. L. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The necessity of promoting physical activity in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been emphasized for decades. One of the barriers to participate in physical activity for individuals with ASD is limited interest and motivation. Therefore, understanding the motivation to exercise in this population is important. The objective was…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Physical Activities, Motivation, Exercise
Arslan, Ersin; Ince, Gonca; Akyüz, Murat – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of a circuit exercise program on the physical fitness parameters of children with atypical autism spectrum condition (ASC) and typically developing (TD) children. Method: Fourteen (14) boys with atypical autism (mean age: 10.07 ± 0.25 years; weight: 24.97 ± 0.64 kg; height: 126.79 ± 1.33 cm) and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Physical Fitness, Exercise, Children
Yarimkaya, Erkan; Esentürk, Oguz Kaan; Ilhan, Ekrem Levent; Karasu, Necdet – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of WhatsApp-delivered physical activities on the physical activity level of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Method: This study used the mixed-method sequential exploratory design that consisted of the quantitative stage and the qualitative stage. The 42 family (parent and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Social Media, Family Programs
Ryuh, Y. J.; Chen, C.-C.; Pan, Z.; Gadke, D. L.; Elmore-Staton, L.; Pan, C.-Y.; Cosgriff, A. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Various health problems of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are associated with their physical inactivity. The present study aimed at the understanding of physiological and psychological responses toward exergaming in seven young adults with mild to moderate ID after a single-session and a multiple-session condition, respectively. Their…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Metabolism
Chen, C.-C.; Ryuh, Y.-J.; Donald, M.; Rayner, M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Background: Physical activity has been proposed as a context to foster the healthy development of individuals and reduce the risk of many chronic problems. This study evaluates the impact of badminton lessons on health and wellness in young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: Eighteen participants with ID (14 males and 4 females,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Health, Wellness, Young Adults
Kao, Ming-Sui; Wang, Chen-Hsuan – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Objectives: Upper limb motor dysfunction often occurs in individuals with intellectual disabilities, affecting their daily self-care abilities and employability. Therefore, enhancing their upper limb motor function could improve the quality of life. This study investigated the impact of Frisbee game course on the upper limb motor function of…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Games, Vocational Education, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Top, Elif; Akil, Mustafa – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2018
Objective: The objective of the present study was to determine how 3-month recreative exercises affect the balance performance of individuals with intellectual disability (ID) and to evaluate the electromyogram (EMG) changes following exercises. Methods: Eleven individuals (M=14.18, S.D=1.94) with mild intellectual disability (MID) who attend the…
Descriptors: Exercise Physiology, Recreational Activities, Intellectual Disability, Program Effectiveness
