Effects of a Progressive Adapted Physical Education Program on Muscular Strength and Endurance in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability (PAPE-MID)
Effects of a Progressive Adapted Physical Education Program on Muscular Strength and Endurance in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of a 10-week progressive adapted physical education program on muscular strength and muscular endurance in adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Physical inactivity and reduced physical fitness are common among adolescents with intellectual disabilities and may negatively affect functional independence, health, and quality of life.
Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured adapted physical education program in addition to their regular school activities, while the control group continued their usual curriculum without additional exercise intervention. The program was implemented progressively over 10 weeks and included activities designed to improve upper-body strength, lower-body strength, core endurance, and overall muscular fitness.
Before and after the intervention period, participants completed physical fitness assessments evaluating muscular strength and endurance. The aim of this study was to determine whether a progressive adapted physical education program could improve physical fitness outcomes in adolescents with mild intellectual disability.
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Descrizione dettagliata
Adolescents with intellectual disability often demonstrate lower levels of physical fitness, muscular strength, and muscular endurance compared with their typically developing peers. These limitations may reduce participation in daily activities and negatively influence long-term health outcomes. Adapted physical education programs are considered important interventions for improving physical fitness and functional capacity in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to examine the effects of a progressive adapted physical education program on muscular strength and muscular endurance in adolescents with mild intellectual disability. Participants were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group participated in a structured 10-week adapted physical education program in addition to regular school activities, whereas the control group continued their usual educational curriculum without additional exercise intervention.
The exercise program was progressively organized and included activities targeting upper-body strength, lower-body strength, trunk endurance, and general muscular fitness. Physical fitness assessments were conducted before and after the intervention period to evaluate changes in muscular strength and endurance parameters.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based adapted physical education practices for adolescents with intellectual disability and to support the development of effective school-based exercise interventions.
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- Non applicabile
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Battalgazi
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Malatya, Battalgazi, Turchia (Türkiye), 44280
- Inonu University, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Physical Education and Sport on Disabilities
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Età idonea allo studio
- Bambino
- Adulto
Accetta volontari sani
Descrizione
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adolescents diagnosed with mild intellectual disability
- Participants enrolled in special education programs
- Ability to participate in physical activity assessments and exercise sessions
- Written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of orthopedic, neurological, or cardiovascular conditions preventing participation in exercise
- Severe behavioral problems limiting participation in assessments or training sessions
- Participation in another structured exercise program during the study period
- Failure to complete baseline or post-intervention assessments
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Dettagli di progettazione
- Scopo principale: Trattamento
- Assegnazione: Randomizzato
- Modello interventistico: Assegnazione parallela
- Mascheramento: Nessuno (etichetta aperta)
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Sperimentale: Progressive Adapted Physical Education
A structured 10-week adapted physical education program designed to improve muscular strength and muscular endurance in adolescents with mild intellectual disability.
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A structured 10-week progressive adapted physical education program designed to improve muscular strength and muscular endurance in adolescents with mild intellectual disability.
The intervention included exercises targeting upper-body strength, lower-body strength, trunk endurance, and general muscular fitness in addition to regular school activities.
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Nessun intervento: Usual Curriculum Control
Participants in the control group continued their usual school curriculum without additional exercise intervention.
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Upper-Body Muscular Strength
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 10 weeks
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Upper-body muscular strength will be assessed using the modified push-up test.
The total number of correctly completed repetitions will be recorded as the outcome measure.
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Baseline and 10 weeks
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Lower-Body Muscular Strength
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 10 weeks
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Lower-body muscular strength will be assessed using the standing long jump test.
Jump distance will be measured in centimeters.
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Baseline and 10 weeks
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Muscular Endurance
Lasso di tempo: Baseline and 10 weeks
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Muscular endurance will be assessed using the sit-up test.
The total number of correctly completed repetitions within 30 seconds will be recorded.
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Baseline and 10 weeks
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Maggiori informazioni
Termini relativi a questo studio
Parole chiave
Termini MeSH pertinenti aggiuntivi
- Manifestazioni neurologiche
- Malattie del sistema nervoso
- Disordini mentali
- Neoplasie
- Malattie del sistema immunitario
- Neoplasie per tipo istologico
- Manifestazioni neurocomportamentali
- Malattie linfatiche
- Malattie linfoproliferative
- Disturbi immunoproliferativi
- Linfoma non Hodgkin
- Disturbi del neurosviluppo
- Linfoma
- Condizioni patologiche, segni e sintomi
- Comportamento
- Segni e sintomi
- Malattie emiche e linfatiche
- Linfoma, follicolare
- Disabilità intellettuale
- Attività motoria
Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio
Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio
- INU-APE-MID-2026
- Inonu University Institutional (Altro identificatore: Inonu University Institutional Ethics Committee Approval No: 2026/9730)
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