Group Interval Fitness Program for Adolescents With Cognitive Impairments in the School Setting.
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrollment
- 60
- Primary Endpoint
- 6 Minute Walk Test
Study Overview
Brief Summary
This study examines the outcomes of a group interval fitness program for secondary students with cognitive impairments in the school setting. It is well documented in the literature that individuals with cognitive impairments and medical conditions are at an increased risk for a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and poor health-related fitness. These factors may further contribute to difficulties with planning for transitions from high school to young adulthood, independent or supported employment, and functional activities of daily living. An eight-week resistive exercise program was designed for secondary students with significant cognitive impairments who are participating in physical education classes as part of their standard curriculum. The goal of this study is to compare the outcomes related to strength, mobility, and functional activities for students in the intervention group compared to students who do not participate in this group interval program. This study investigates several important questions. Is a group fitness program effective in a school-based setting? Do individuals with cognitive impairments benefit from a group fitness program? Can a group fitness program correlate to functional and/or participation changes? With a group fitness program can changes be seen in lower extremity strength, upper extremity strength, grip strength, and mobility? How does a structured exercise group compare to a physical education class? Do physical education classes provide enough intensity for students with cognitive impairments?
Detailed Description
This prospective cohort study will compare students who received an exercise intervention group to those who did not. The cohorts share some things in common such as IQ, ambulatory status, and attending a physical education class.
Intervention will include a warm-up, restive exercises with dumbbells, interval training, game or dancing, and cool down. Intervention sessions will run for 30-45 minutes, 2-3 times a week, for 8 weeks.
Warm-up - 2-5 minutes
Dumbbells - 10-15 minutes
Interval training - 10-15 minutes
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Single Group
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Masking Description
Individuals completing pre and post-testing will be blinded to if the participate received the intervention or not.
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 11 Years to 17 Years (Child)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •Must be enrolled in a secondary school within the Aurora Public Schools district and attend a physical education class.
- •Cognitive IQ less than 70 on a standardized measure documented in an Individualized Education Plan or Evaluation.
- •Ambulatory without an assistive device.
- •Not receiving intensive Physical Therapy services during the study or prior six months.
- •Able to follow verbal instructions for completing exercises, physical activities, and outcome measures.
- •At the time of the study, the participant does not have any acute orthopedic injuries that would impact active participation in physical education.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Student is unable to follow verbal instructions for completing exercise, physical activities, and outcome measures.
- •Student is 18 years old.
- •Student used a wheelchair or assistive device for primary mobility.
Arms & Interventions
Participants who receive group exercise intervention
Intervention will include a warm-up, restive exercises with dumbbells, interval training, game or dancing, and cool down. Intervention sessions will run for 30-45 minutes, 2-3 times a week, for 8 weeks. Participants will also participate in pre and post-testing.
Intervention: Group exercise program (Other)
Participants who do not receive group exercise intervention
Participants will participate in pre and post-testing.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
6 Minute Walk Test
Time Frame: 6 minutes
The 6MWT measures the distance an individual can walk in six minutes on a level, flat surface. Individuals are asked to walk as fast as possible without running or being unsafe. This test is a submaximal exercise test used to measure function and endurance.
Secondary Outcomes
- Functional Strength Tests(30 second intervals)