Effectiveness of school-based physical activity programs in enhancing attention, academic performance, and social relationships among children with intellectual disabilities: evidence from Pakistani schools.

ABSTRACT: Physical activity (PA) offers extensive benefits for all children, including those with intellectual disabilities (ID), who face significant challenges in behavioral management and psycho-social well-being. This study investigates the effects of school-based PA on attention, academic performance, and relationships with teachers and parents in children with ID. A 12-week single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 102 children with ID, aged 6 to 12 years (71 boys and 31 girls) from grades 1 to 5. Participants were divided into three groups: MVPA (moderate to vigorous PA), MPA (mild PA), and NPA (no PA). Each group engaged in PA three times a week for 45 min per session, with activities planned by a fitness trainer and supervised by the researcher. Outcome measures were asses

SUBMITTER: Sabri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11420793 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature