Abstract
This study sought to determine the effectiveness of a virtual fitness program on adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). Adults with intellectual disabilities participated in the online fitness program five days a week for 40-45 minutes per session. YouTube videos of licensed trainers were used for each session. Participants’ fitness levels of performance were measured using one-minute physical fitness tests, jumping jacks, and push-ups. Changing criterion design was used to illustrate the progress of each fitness test. A multiple baseline across participants single-subject experimental design was used to illustrate the results. A maintenance phase was conducted two weeks after the removal of the intervention. The findings from this study support the current and enhance the current literature on inclusive online fitness programs as well as provide suggestions and recommendations on virtual at-home fitness programs for adults with ID.
Presenters
Brianna MillerProfessor, Special Education, Florida Atlantic University, Florida, United States Lauren Berlingo
Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, Troy University, Alabama, United States
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Fitness, Intellectual disability, Physical activity, Virtual fitness, Zoom video instruction
