The Effects of Single Bouts of Physical Activity on Cognition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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| Title: | The Effects of Single Bouts of Physical Activity on Cognition in Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ting-Yu Chueh, Jia-Hao Wu, Wei-Kang Hung, Cheng-Chen Pan, Chien-Chih Chou, Chung-Ju Huang, Chien-Ting Wu |
| Source: | Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(2). |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness, Physical Activities, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Adolescents, Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70026 |
| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| Abstract: | Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically exhibit cognitive deficits. While single bouts of physical activity (PA) have shown cognitive benefits in typically developing individuals, the effects on those with ID are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single bouts of PA on cognition in individuals with ID. Method: This registered review followed the PRISMA guidelines and searched for eligible studies on PubMed and Scopus. Results: Eight studies were included, showing that participants demonstrated transient improvements in cognition, including information processing speed, inhibition and working memory, following moderate aerobic-based intensity PA. However, findings regarding the optimal intensity or types of PA for enhancing specific cognitions, and the effects on higher-level cognition (e.g., planning), are limited. Conclusions: Single bouts of PA may transiently enhance cognition in adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate ID, but more rigorous research with a feasible protocol is required to refine exercise prescriptions for maximal cognitive benefits. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1468806 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) typically exhibit cognitive deficits. While single bouts of physical activity (PA) have shown cognitive benefits in typically developing individuals, the effects on those with ID are unclear. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of single bouts of PA on cognition in individuals with ID. Method: This registered review followed the PRISMA guidelines and searched for eligible studies on PubMed and Scopus. Results: Eight studies were included, showing that participants demonstrated transient improvements in cognition, including information processing speed, inhibition and working memory, following moderate aerobic-based intensity PA. However, findings regarding the optimal intensity or types of PA for enhancing specific cognitions, and the effects on higher-level cognition (e.g., planning), are limited. Conclusions: Single bouts of PA may transiently enhance cognition in adolescents and young adults with mild to moderate ID, but more rigorous research with a feasible protocol is required to refine exercise prescriptions for maximal cognitive benefits. |
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| ISSN: | 1360-2322 1468-3148 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/jar.70026 |
