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Enhancing Exercise Efficacy: An Assessment and Intervention Study for Students with Limited Mobility

Anna Leigh B. Botones 1 , Pricilla Barbara L. Punzalan 1 *
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1 Department of Pysical Education and Sports, Lyceum of the Philipines Univerisity, Manila 1002, Philippines* Corresponding Author
Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 6(2), June 2026, 43-49, https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2026v06.02.0005
Submitted: 25 March 2025, Published: 30 June 2026
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ABSTRACT

This study aims to investigate the effect of exercise interventions on improving efficacy among college students with limited mobility. The study assessed the effectiveness of exercise programs tailored to participants' health profiles and preferences. The study group consisted of college students with various pre-existing health conditions, including asthma, injury, and scoliosis, with asthma being the most frequently reported condition. Participants were profiled based on demographic and performance-related factors, revealing a predominantly younger population, with 67% aged 18–20. The intervention included modification and adaptation exercises, such as yoga, stair steps, and chair exercises. However, despite these adaptations, no significant improvements were observed in the post-test scores of the participants’ Functional Movement Screen (FMS). Statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between adaptation exercises and FMS outcomes (p = 0.393), nor between pre-test and post-test FMS scores (Z = -1.604, p = 0.109), suggesting that other factors, beyond exercise modifications, might have influenced functional movement performance. Additionally, no significant effect was found on exercise self-efficacy (χ² = 32.75, p = 0.205). The findings highlighted the need to consider individual preferences, health conditions, and other influencing factors, such as available space, facilities, and modern equipment, when designing exercise programs for students with limited mobility. These factors might have played a role in the effectiveness of the program, suggesting that more tailored approaches and improvements in the environment could have enhanced the program's overall impact.
Keywords: Exercise efficacy, Functional movement screen (FMS), Intervention, Mobility

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Botones, A. L. B., & Punzalan, P. B. L. (2026). Enhancing Exercise Efficacy: An Assessment and Intervention Study for Students with Limited Mobility. Educational Innovations and Emerging Technologies, 6(2), 43-49. https://doi.org/10.35745/eiet2026v06.02.0005

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