Relationship between IQ Levels and Physical Fitness Factors in Students with Intellectual Disability

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The Purpose of the present study was to determine relationship between IQ levels with physical fitness factors in students with Intellectual Disability (ID). A number of 355 students (n=160 males and 195 females) with intellectual disability (mean age:16-22 years) were selected from all of  the ID students in pre-vocational and vocational schools in Tehran (n=1663).To measure physical fitness level, Eurofit Special Battery Tests was used. Students IQ level & medical history were collected from school educational, counseling, and health documents. Findings from Spearman correlation coefficient indicated that except flexibility, there were significant relationship between IQ levels with other physical fitness factors. It means that, the higher IQ leads to better performance in cardiorespiratory endurance, muscle strength, balance walk, strength & speed tests. Since PE classes are held jointly, regardless of IQ level; therefore, it is suggested to train any type of physical activity & sport, as well as the design of training programs, abilities of individuals with different levels of IQ to be considered.

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  • Receive Date: 27 April 2015
  • Accept Date: 27 April 2015

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