-
Tytuł:
-
An Initial Evaluation of a Long-Term, Sustainable, Integrated Community-Based Physical Activity Program for Adults with Intellectual Disability
-
Autorzy:
-
Lante, Kerrie A.
Walkley, Jeff W.
Gamble, Merrilyn
Vassos, Maria V.
-
Temat:
-
Physical Activities
Mental Retardation
Physical Activity Level
Caregivers
Adults
Interviews
Disabilities
Foreign Countries
-
Język:
-
English
-
Źródło:
-
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Sep 2011 36(3):197-206.
-
Dostępność:
-
Informa Healthcare. Telephone House, 69-77 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4LQ, UK. Tel: 800-354-1420; e-mail: ; Web site: http://informahealthcare.com/action/showJournals
-
Recenzowane naukowo:
-
Y
-
Page Count:
-
10
-
Data publikacji:
-
2011
-
Typ dokumentu:
-
Journal Articles
Reports - Research
-
DOI:
-
10.3109/13668250.2011.593163
-
ISSN:
-
1366-8250
-
Abstractor:
-
As Provided
-
Liczba referencji:
-
33
-
Data wpisu:
-
2012
-
Numer akcesji:
-
EJ962200
-
Background: Physical activity (PA) programs for adults with intellectual disability (ID) have positive impacts, at least in the short term. No research has been reported on the effect of long-term engagement in PA programs for adults with ID. This paper explores the physical and psychosocial benefits gained by two individuals with mild ID who participated in a long-term PA program. Method: Accelerometery was used to collect PA data during the program and for 7-day periods outside of the program. To explore the psychosocial outcomes gained from participating in the program, participants and their caregivers were interviewed about their participation experiences. Results: Across time, a decrease in the amount of light activity engaged in during sessions was found, with participants gradually increasing their moderate to vigorous activity. Psychosocial benefits, including meeting new people and gaining social acknowledgement were reported by participants and caregivers. Conclusions: Long-term, sustainable, low cost PA programs (such as the one under investigation) can minimise barriers to physical activity for people with ID. (Contains 2 notes and 5 tables.)
Zaloguj się, aby uzyskać dostęp do pełnego tekstu.