Persons with intellectual disabilities are often characterized by having motor difficulties and limitations expressed in the performance of sports skills. These difficulties may influence cognitive, social emotional and other areas of functioning or be influenced by them. Therefore, work on the motor field serves both as a therapeutic and rehabilitative tool for each functioning domain (Hemayattala Movahedi, 2010). The development of the motor domain is of great significance to the independence of a person living in the community as a disabled person. (Hotzler, 2004; Almosni, 2007). This article will presents the advantages of exercise for people with intellectual disabilities. Research in the field of sports with people with intellectual disabilities mostly shows positive influences of physiological aspects such as gaining weight, fitness and health, quality of life, coordination aspects and muscular flexibility, a sense of self-efficacy and self-esteem (Ben Sira et. al., 2005; Ninot Maiano, 2007; Lejcarova, 2009)