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The Effects Of Exercise On Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Addison Bates
The Effects Of Exercise On Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities, Addison Bates
Honors Theses
Exercise is essential for a healthy life and many people are unable to participate due to barriers. One population that seems to be extremely impacted by these barriers are persons with disabilities. People with disabilities are more likely to become obese and suffer from serious, chronic illnesses. There is a need for exercise programs catered to this population. There is a lack of exercise programs focused on people with disabilities, so through this research we are interested to see the impact of a 12-week exercise program and what results might occur from this lifestyle change. With the 12-week virtual program …