Graduation Year
2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
M.A.
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Degree Granting Department
Child and Family Studies
Major Professor
Kimberly Crosland, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Raymond Miltenberger, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Kimberly Church, Psy.D.
Keywords
group home, applied behavior analysis, intensity, percent occurrence
Abstract
Physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor related to death (World Health Organization, 2016a). Thus, the World Health Organization (2016a) suggests engaging in at least 150 min of physical activity (PA) throughout the week. Many individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) engage in sedentary lifestyles that raise concern about their long-term health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of exergaming on PA and intensity when implemented with adults with ID. Four adult males diagnosed with ID were recruited. During the scheduled phase, percent occurrence of PA was variable across both conditions for each participant. During the choice phase, all participants chose the exergaming condition. All ratings of intensity were attainable across both conditions for all participants. Results varied across participants. Participants reported high acceptability for exergaming.
Scholar Commons Citation
Vergara, Jennifer Dawn, "Effect of Exergaming on Physical Activity of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities" (2017). USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/etd/7104
