Effects of a Physical Activity Program on Physical Fitness of Intellectually Disabled Persons

Introduction: Physical activity is important for achieving healthy aging. Objective: To analyze changes in anthropometric parameters and physical fitness among Chilean older adults after participating in a 16-week physical activity program and to evaluate whether there were differences in relation to their baseline nutritional status or not. Materials and methods: Pre-experimental quantitative study. The study population consisted of 176 older adults (155 women and 21 men) distributed in three groups: normal weight (n=56), overweight (n=67) and obese (n=53). The following variables were evaluated: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHR) and physical fitness. Results: Significant decreases between pre- and post-measurements were found for WC (p<0.001), BMI (p=0.015), and WHR (p<0.001). Improvements were observed in the following tests: chair stand (p<0.001), arm curl (p<0.001), 2-min step (p<0.001), chair sit-&-reach (p=0.018) and back scratch (p=0.014). Regarding BMI, significant changes were observed between normal weight vs. overweight participants (p=0.001) and between normal weight vs. obese participants (p=0.001). Conclusion: Older adult participants that regularly attended the physical activity program were able to reduce their WC, BMI and WHR, and also improved their physical-functional performance on the chair stand, arm curl, 2-min step, chair sit-&-reach and back scratch tests. In addition, anthropometric parameters and physical fitness also improved regardless of their baseline nutritional status.

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Effects of a group physical activity program on physical fitness and quality of life in individuals with schizophrenia

Mental Health and Physical Activity ◽

10.1016/j.mhpa.2014.07.002 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 155-162 ◽

Cited By ~ 16

Author(s):

Eluana Gomes ◽

Tânia Bastos ◽

Michel Probst ◽

José Carlos Ribeiro ◽

Gustavo Silva ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Activity Program

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Effects of a Cognitively Demanding Aerobic Intervention During Recess on Children’s Physical Fitness and Executive Functioning

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2015-0084 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 64-70 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Anneke G. van der Niet ◽

Joanne Smith ◽

Jaap Oosterlaan ◽

Erik J.A. Scherder ◽

Esther Hartman ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Working Memory ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Digit Span ◽

Intervention Group ◽

Physical Activities ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Control Group ◽

Span Test ◽

Activity Program

The objective of this study was to analyze the effects of a physical activity program including both aerobic exercise and cognitively engaging physical activities on children’s physical fitness and executive functions. Children from 3 primary schools (aged 8–12 years) were recruited. A quasi-experimental design was used. Children in the intervention group (n = 53; 19 boys, 34 girls) participated in a 22-week physical activity program for 30 min during lunch recess, twice a week. Children in the control group (n = 52; 32 boys, 20 girls) followed their normal lunch routine. Aerobic fitness, speed and agility, and muscle strength were assessed using the Eurofit test battery. Executive functions were assessed using tasks measuring inhibition (Stroop test), working memory (Visual Memory Span test, Digit Span test), cognitive flexibility (Trailmaking test), and planning (Tower of London). Children in the intervention group showed significantly greater improvement than children in the control group on the Stroop test and Digit Span test, reflecting enhanced inhibition and verbal working memory skills, respectively. No differences were found on any of the physical fitness variables. A physical activity program including aerobic exercise and cognitively engaging physical activities can enhance aspects of executive functioning in primary school children.

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Effect of a 6-month school-based physical activity program on body composition and physical fitness in lean and obese schoolchildren

European Journal of Pediatrics ◽

10.1007/s00431-011-1466-x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 170 (11) ◽

pp. 1435-1443 ◽

Cited By ~ 35

Author(s):

David Thivel ◽

Laurie Isacco ◽

Nordine Lazaar ◽

Julien Aucouturier ◽

Sébastien Ratel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

School Based ◽

Activity Program

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Effects of a Brief Physical Activity Program on Young Students’ Physical Fitness

Clinical Pediatrics ◽

10.1177/0009922815569204 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 54 (12) ◽

pp. 1145-1152 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Rebecca M. Hayes ◽

Lauren M. Thompson ◽

Todd Gress ◽

Lesley Cottrell ◽

Isabel Pino ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Activity Program ◽

Young Students

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The Effect Of The Adapted Physical Activity Program On Some Health-Related Components Of Physical Fitness For Patients With Hemiplegic Paralysis Resulted From Stroke

10.54031/2070-018-001-025 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 321

Author(s):

Chaalal Ismail Mustapha

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Adapted Physical Activity ◽

Activity Program ◽

Health Related

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Influence of a Physical Activity Program on Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Single Subject Design

Pediatric Exercise Science ◽

10.1123/pes.2.1.46 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 46-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Pauli Rintala ◽

Heikki Lyytinen ◽

John M. Dunn

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Cerebral Palsy ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Dynamic Balance ◽

Balance Training ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Single Subject ◽

Baseline Design ◽

Activity Program ◽

Skill Scores

The effects of a 4-month physical activity program on physical fitness, balance, and ball skills were examined. A multiple baseline design across subjects was used to study the effects of training on static and dynamic balance, physical fitness, and the motor skills of catching and throwing. The subjects were eight 7- to 11-year-old, ambulatory, hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy children. The results indicated slight overall improvement in physical fitness. The specific balance training was not effective, with improvements in dynamic balance noted in only one subject. The specific ball training improved target throw skill in all subjects, but catching skill scores varied greatly, with none of the subjects showing consistent improvement.

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Physical activity program using active video games with sedentary adolescents

Research Society and Development ◽

10.33448/rsd-v10i16.24066 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (16) ◽

pp. e467101624066

Author(s):

Maria Luísa Melo Barbosa ◽

Luís Felipe Melo Barbosa ◽

Ciane de Jesus Gomes Vieira ◽

Auxiliadora Damianne P. V. Costa ◽

Luiz Rodrigo Augustemak de Lima ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Heart Rate ◽

Body Composition ◽

Video Games ◽

Physical Fitness ◽

Biochemical Parameters ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Active Video Games ◽

Activity Program ◽

Active Video

Objective: the aim of our study was to assess the effect of a physical activity that uses active video games in body composition, physical fitness, cardiovascular and biochemical parameters with sedentary adolescents. Methods: a non-controlled clinical trial design with a convenience sample of adolescents, separately, from ages ten to 17, of both genders. The intervention protocol consisted of physical activity with active video games (AVG), lasting two months, in 24 sessions, evolving into three levels (basic, intermediate and advanced) according to the maximum heart rate of the individuals. The adolescents’ body composition, physical fitness, cardiovascular and biochemical parameters were assessed. Data analysis was performed with a 95% confidence interval. Results: among the 14 adolescents that completed the physical training, we observed a improvement of muscle resistance (Δ= 8.26; p= 0.02) and decrease in post-exercise heart rate and systolic blood pressure (p< 0.01). However, were found a non-significant decrease in body fat percentage (Δ= -3.83; p= 0.24) and strength (Δ= 4.26; p= 0.57). A high level of satisfaction with the proposed activity was identified. Conclusion: a physical activity program based on AVG can reduce cardiovascular risk factors and improve muscle resistance in sedentary adolescents.

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