The latest issue of the Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ). Volume 42, Issue 1 (January 2025), features a collection of insightful research studies and reviews in the field of adapted physical activity and its applications.

This issue includes seven original research articles and one review, addressing diverse topics such as the role of exercise for adults with ADHD, the impact of seated Pilates for individuals with multiple sclerosis, and the effects of a 24-week exercise program on functional and cognitive capacities in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The issue also examines doctoral program experiences, military sports recovery coaching, and the implementation of best practices in experiential learning programs.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH
“I Found Comfort in Exercising”: Exploring Experiences With Exercise for Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
By: Anusha V. Ramji, Eleanor J. Dommett, and Oliver R. Runswick

Evaluating the Impact of Seated Pilates on Functional Outcomes Among Those With Mild, Moderate, and Severe Multiple Sclerosis Impairment: A Pilot Feasibility Trial
By: Brynn Adamson, Keston G. Lindsay, Layla Almasri, Meghann Koppele Duffy, Stacy Kirkpatrick, and Manuel E. Hernandez

Socialization Into and Through Doctoral Programs in Adapted Physical Activity
By: Paul R. Malinowski, Wesley J. Wilson, Paul H. Warner, Alyssa M. Trad, Peter Rifenburg, and Kevin Andrew Richards

Examining the Effects of a 24-Week Exercise Program on Functional Capacity, Cognitive Capacity, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
By: Miguel Jacinto, Raul Antunes, Diogo Monteiro, Filipe Rodrigues, Nuno Amaro, Maria João Campos, José Pedro Ferreira, and Rui Matos

Assessing the Use of Recommended Practices in Adapted Physical Activity/Education Experiential-Learning Programs
By: Layne Case, Joonkoo Yun, Megan MacDonald, Bridget E. Hatfield, and Samuel W. Logan

Military Sports Recovery Athletes’ Perspectives on Role of the Coach in Athletes’ Well-Being: The Importance of Supporting Basic Psychological Needs

Examining Axiological and Ethical Assumptions in Physical Activity Intervention Research involving Individuals With Intellectual Impairments: A Review
By: Dineo Tshosa and Nancy L.I. Spencer

BOOKS & MEDIA
Introduction to Adaptive Sport and Recreation

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