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Effects Of A 12-Week, Guided Exercise Program In Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, April Kamba
Effects Of A 12-Week, Guided Exercise Program In Adults With Intellectual Disabilities, April Kamba
Scholar Week 2016 - present
Evidence suggests lower than average levels of physical activity among individuals with ID (Barnes et al., 2013). Fitness programs developed for adults with ID need to not only focus on increased physical activity levels, but also on how to create exercise programs that meet the recommended standards set to improve fitness levels as they relate to longevity and health. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of a 12-week, guided fitness program on adults with ID. Participants included 17 adults with ID (34.6 ± 10.4 years). Dependent variables, physical activity levels (IPAQ), body composition (BMI, BIA, WHR), …