Adults with intellectual disabilities are often placed in occupational activity centre, where regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles depend mainly on each individual user's personal characteristics and the experiences they have had growing up. Encouraging regular exercise is very important. Just a few minutes of exercise a day can have a positive impact on the human body.
This research focuses on the motor skills of adults with intellectual disabilities. The aim of the study was to find out whether motor skills can be improved through regular movement activities up to twice a week with the residents of an occupational activity centre. The motor skills and abilities of both groups were assessed using a test instrument adapted to the needs of our study. The users were divided into two groups, a control group and an experimental group. We designed a five-month programme, which was implemented in an occupational activity centre. The programme was run with only one group. At the end of the programme, both groups were tested again and their results were compared and interpreted.
The analysis of the results shows that the achievement of people with intellectual disabilities is influenced by several interacting factors. The results showed a less positive impact of regular exercise on progress. This is also significantly influenced by their health status, current well-being and sense of happiness.
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