Achieving Gameplay Independence in Virtual Reality Exergames for Individuals With Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Pilot Study

This pilot study suggests that the structured WISH and WON training protocols may have the potential to enhance functional autonomy, exergame performance, and overall gameplay experience in individuals with mild ID. The observed improvements indicate that such structured pedagogical approaches could be beneficial for this population. These preliminary findings warrant further investigation through larger-scale, controlled studies to confirm efficacy and explore the transferability of these benefits to broader contexts and other VR exergames.

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JMIR Serious Games
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2025-11-14
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https://doi.org/10.2196/71823
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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Achieving Gameplay Independence in Virtual Reality Exergames for Individuals With Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Pilot Study

Janusz Maciaszek, Julia Ciążyńska
JMIR Serious Games
Sport Psychology and Performance
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Achieving Gameplay Independence in Virtual Reality Exergames for Individuals With Mild Intellectual Disabilities: Pilot Study

Janusz Maciaszek, Julia Ciążyńska
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Abstract

This pilot study suggests that the structured WISH and WON training protocols may have the potential to enhance functional autonomy, exergame performance, and overall gameplay experience in individuals with mild ID. The observed improvements indicate that such structured pedagogical approaches could be beneficial for this population. These preliminary findings warrant further investigation through larger-scale, controlled studies to confirm efficacy and explore the transferability of these benefits to broader contexts and other VR exergames.

JMIR Serious GamesVol. 13
Akademia Wychowania Fizycznego im. Eugeniusza Piaseckiego w Poznaniu (PL)
Openalex Percentile: Top 62%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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