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Effect of Baduanjin on Physical Functioning and Balance in Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparative Study
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Bidaurrazaga-Letona, Iraia; Ayán, Carlos; Duñabeitia, Iratxe; Esain, Izaro; Monasterio, Xabier; Zulueta, Biotz; Torres-Unda, Jon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Adults with intellectual disabilities often experience mobility limitations. Baduanjin, a mindfulness-based exercise intervention, can exert positive effects on functional mobility and balance. This study examined the impact of Baduanjin on physical functioning and balance of adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Twenty-nine…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Psychomotor Skills, Program Effectiveness, Adults
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
Progressive Resistance Training for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Visual Impairment
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Dijkhuizen, Annemarie; Waninge, Aly; Hermans, Seph; van der Schans, Cees P.; Krijnen, Wim P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Knowledge concerning the feasibility and effects of progressive resistance training (PRT) for persons with intellectual disabilities and visual impairment who are categorized in Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) Level 1 is limited. The aim of our study was to evaluate feasibility and effect of PRT on participants'…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Visual Impairments, Feasibility Studies, Program Effectiveness
The Game of Life Soccer Program: Effect on Skills, Physical Fitness and Mobility in Persons with Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Barak, Sharon; Oz, Malca; Dagan, Nadav; Hutzler, Yeshayahu – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Soccer is the world's most popular sport. The present authors evaluated the effect of the Game of Life (GOL) soccer initiative on soccer skills, fitness and mobility of adults with intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Methods: The programme is comprised of once-weekly sessions. Outcomes: soccer skills,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Team Sports