Does enjoyment affect physical activity and health for children with disabilities in schools?

The purpose of this study was to examine validity and reliability evidence of a questionnaire regarding parents’ beliefs and intentions toward supporting physical activity (PA) participation of their children with disabilities (CWD). A total of 220 parents of CWD in South Korea completed a questionnaire that was developed using the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Exploratory factor analysis revealed that behavioral, control, and normative beliefs accounted for 31.13%, 20.45%, and 19.63% of the total variance of the intention, respectively. Reliability of entire scale was .85 using Cronbach’s alpha. Reliabilities of the 3 beliefs were .86, .82, and .87, respectively. Standard multiple-regression analysis indicated that behavioral and normative beliefs significantly predicted parents’ intention, p < .01. Intention was a significant predictor of parents’ behavior, p < .01. The results of this study indicated that the TPB can be useful to examine parental support for PA participation of their CWD.

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Physical activity achievements of Irish children with disabilities during an adapted physical activity programme

Irish Educational Studies ◽

10.1080/03323315.2020.1730217 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 297-317

Author(s):

Daniel Tindall ◽

Brian Carson ◽

Deborah Tannehill ◽

Brigitte Moody

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Adapted Physical Activity ◽

Physical Activity Programme

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Parents’ physical activity−related perceptions of their children with disabilities

Disability and Health Journal ◽

10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.09.001 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 9-14 ◽

Cited By ~ 22

Author(s):

Jeffrey J. Martin ◽

Yun Seok Choi

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Children With Disabilities

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Perceptions of Inclusivity: The 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth

Inquiry@Queen's Undergraduate Research Conference Proceedings ◽

10.24908/iqurcp.10326 ◽

2018 ◽

Author(s):

Lauren Handler

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Diffusion Of Innovation ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Theoretical Basis ◽

Children With Disabilities ◽

Telephone Interview ◽

Health Resources ◽

Children And Youth ◽

Diffusion Of Innovation Theory ◽

Secondary Purpose

In June 2016, Tremblay et al. published the first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth. These guidelines integrate the daily requirements for physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep into one comprehensive resource. Children with disabilities are less active and more sedentary than able-bodied individuals. Thus, it is important that health resources are developed and marketed to be inclusive and accessible to this population. The primary purpose of the study is to explore whether parents consider the 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth inclusive for children with disabilities. The secondary purpose is to assess whether these perceptions influence the decision to implement the guidelines. One 60-minute semi-structured in-person or telephone interview will be conducted with parents of children with disabilities. The diffusion of innovation theory will provide a theoretical basis for the interview questions and a thematic analysis will be used to analyze the results.

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