Effects of a physical education intervention on attention and inhibitory control in Ecuadorian children with intellectual disabilities.

Studies on physical activity interventions indicated a facilitative effect on cognitive performance in persons with intellectual disabilities; however, research is scarce, especially in low/middle-income countries. We explored the effects of a 6-week enriched physical education program on inhibitory control and attention functions in Ecuadorian children with intellectual disabilities. Thirty children with mild intellectual disabilities (10-14 years old) were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group.