Classroom movement breaks boost skills in kids with mild intellectual disability

This study looked at whether short, structured physical activity breaks or free play in the classroom can improve gross motor skills, endurance, and behavior in children with mild intellectual disability. Twenty-two children from a special education center took part, with one group doing guided exercises and the other choosing their own activities for 30 minutes a day, five days a week, over eight weeks. Researchers measured changes using standard tests for motor skills, walking endurance, and behavior.