| The influence of a yoga exercise program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. | |
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PMID: 22870001 Owner: NLM Status: PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) have an increased risk of obesity and are significantly less likely to engage in physical activity compared to their nondisabled peers. A growing body of research supports the physical and mental health benefits of yoga. While the benefits of yoga have been studied across a host of populations with varying ages and physical disabilities, no studies could be identified investigating the benefits of yoga for young adults with ID. AIMS: This study investigated the impact of participating in yoga classes on the amount of exercise behavior and perception of physical exertion when compared to non-structured exercise sessions between two young adults with ID in a post-secondary education setting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A single subject multiple baseline research design was implemented across two young adults with mild ID to determine the effects of a yoga exercise class on frequency of exercise behavior and perception of physical exertion when compared to non-structured exercise sessions. Partial interval recording, the Eston-Parfitt curvilinear rating of perceived exertion scale, and the physical activity enjoyment scale were implemented to collect data on dependent variables and consumer satisfaction during each non-structured exercise session and each yoga class. RESULTS: indicated that percentage of exercise behavior and perceived exertion levels during yoga group exercise sharply increased with large effect sizes when compared to non-structured exercise sessions. |
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Brent L Hawkins; Joanna B Stegall; Madalyn F Weber; Joseph B Ryan |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: International journal of yoga Volume: 5 ISSN: 2231-2714 ISO Abbreviation: Int J Yoga Publication Date: 2012 Jul |
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Created Date: 2012-08-07 Completed Date: 2012-10-02 Revised Date: 2013-04-19 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101313247 Medline TA: Int J Yoga Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 151-6 Citation Subset: - |
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Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina, USA. |
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