Effects of a Physical Fitness Training Program on the Exercise Behavior of institutionalized Mentally. Retarded Adults

1985 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip D. Tomporowski ◽  
Larry D. Jameson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Treadmill Walking ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Training Period ◽  
Physical Endurance ◽  
Circuit Training ◽  
Fitness Training ◽  
Almost All

Institutionalized severely and profoundly mentally retarded adults participated in two exercise programs. One group of 19 subjects performed a circuit-training regimen consisting of treadmill walking, stationary bicycle riding, rowing, and calisthenics. Exercise sessions lasted 60 minutes and were performed every third day during an 18-week training period. A second group of 19 subjects participated in an 18-week jogging regimen which consisted of running distances of 1/2, 1, or 1 1/2 miles each session. The exercise requirements in both programs were increased progressively during the course of training. Subjects adapted quickly to both exercise regimens and almost all improved their physical endurance and ability to exercise. It is suggested that the highly motivating characteristics of exercise may provide educators with a training medium through which new skills can be taught to severely and profoundly mentally retarded adults.

Changes in Self-Concept and Cardiovascular Endurance of Mentally Retarded Youths in a Special Olympics Swim Training Program

1986 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Wright ◽  
Jo E. Cowden
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Walk Test ◽  
Special Olympics ◽  
Cardiovascular Endurance

Although It has been said that Special Olympics competition contributes significantly to the physical fitness and self-concept of mentally retarded participants, no experimental research has been reported on the Special Olympics program. The purpose of this study was to investigate changes in self-concept and cardiovascular endurance of mentally retarded youths after participating in a Special Olympics swim training program. One group (N = 25) participated in a 10-week Special Olympics swim training program, while the control group (N = 25) adhered to their normal daily living activities. The 9-Minute Run/Walk test yielded the data for measuring cardiovascular endurance, and the Piers and Harris Children’s Self-Concept Scale was selected to measure self-concept. Results of the analysis of variance for each test were significant. It was concluded from the findings of this study that participation of mentally retarded youth in a Special Olympics swim training program contributed to a significant increase in self-concept and cardiovascular endurance.

Development of a Pre-Selection Physical Fitness Training Program for the Canadian Special Operations Force (SOF)

2004 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S246
Author(s):  
Sue Jaenen ◽  
Howie Wenger ◽  
Wayne Lee ◽  
Denis Couturier ◽  
Art Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Special Operations ◽  
Fitness Training

scholarly journals Efficacy of physical activities on children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Bedier Ibrahim ◽  
Mahmoud Labib ◽  
Hamed Khozamy ◽  
Wanees Mohamed Badawy
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Activities ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Fitness Training

Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is one of the serious chronic rheumatic disorders in children and adolescents which results in less physical activities and restlessness hours than their peer. The study aims to assess the efficacy of physical fitness training exercises on aerobic capacity and muscular strength of children with JIA. Sixty-five children with JIA were included in the study, out of a total of 70 children who were screened for eligibility. Children were randomized to a control group (n = 32) who received hot packs, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and strengthening exercises, or a study group (n = 33) who received a physical fitness training program (hydrotherapy pool exercises, bicycle ergometer, and treadmill apparatus) in addition to what had been given to the control group. Both groups were engaged in a training program for 12 consecutive weeks for three times per week. Evaluation was done pre- and post-interventions included: peak oxygen uptake (Vo2 peak) during an incremental treadmill test and muscle strength assessed by isokinetic dynamometer. Results The current study showed that there were significant differences between pre- and post-interventions in both groups (P < 0.05). Comparing the two groups, there were statistically significant differences between children in both groups in favor of the study group (P < 0.05). Conclusions Physical fitness exercise training resulted in improved aerobic capacity and muscle strength of children with JIA. The obtained results suggested that children with arthritis could participate in formal exercise testing and structural physical fitness program. Trial registration PACTR, PACTR201907504136763. Registered on May 21, 2019. Retrospectively registered, https://pactr.samrc.ac.za/TrialDisplay.aspx?TrialID = 8150.

scholarly journals Impact of Strength Training Program on Physical Fitness and Psychical Condition for Elderly Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (88) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaiva Abramavičiūtė ◽  
Kristina Zaičenkovienė
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Strength Training ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Step Test ◽  
Training Period ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Experimental Group

Research background and hypothesis. There is a lot of research proving that physical activity improves psychical condition when there are symptoms of psychical illness. There is also a wide range of studies carried out investigating the impact of physical activity on physical abilities, but little is known how strength training program as a factor improves psychical condition and, at the same time, body composition, strength and endurance for elderly woman.Research aim was to study the impact of an 8-week strength training program on physical fitness and psychical condition for elderly women.Research methods were literature review, HADS to evaluate anxiety and depression symptoms, anthropometry, strength and endurance testing, statistical analysis of physical fitness and psychical condition indices. Research results. In the period of 8-week strength training program we found that it had a positive impact on the indices in the experimental group compared to those in the control group. Psychical condition and strength results in experimental group were statistically significant (p  < 0.05); a significantly different change in aerobic endurance was measured during the 2 min step test. BMI and the body composition measures did not change statistically significantly.Discussion  and  conclusions. The  main  finding  is  that  an  8-week  strength  training  period  had  a  significant impact on psychical condition for elderly women. Moreover, strength training exercises improved upper and lower body muscle strength. Endurance improvement was observed during 2-min step test, but 6-min test results were insignificant (p > 0.05). After the 8-week training period, no significant differences in BMI and body composition were observed, although there was a slightly tendency of decrease in the experimental group.Keywords: elderly women, physical fitness, psychical condition, 8-week strength training programme, HADS, BMI.

Physical and Psychosocial Benefits of Modified Judo Practice for Blind, Mentally Retarded Children: A Pilot Study

1992 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 915-925 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge M. Gleser ◽  
Meir Nyska ◽  
Shlomo Porat ◽  
Joseph Y. Margulies ◽  
Hava Mendelberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Motor Skills ◽  
Mentally Retarded ◽  
Handicapped Children ◽  
Mentally Retarded Children ◽  
Psychosocial Benefits

A modified form of judo training was practiced by a class of 7 blind, mentally retarded children with associated neuropsychiatric disturbances. The biweekly training program lasted for 6 months. Analysis indicated improvements in physical fitness, motor skills, and psychosocial attitude. The authors concluded that a modified form of judo can be used as a therapeutic, educational, and recreational tool for multiply handicapped children.

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