ArticleBMC pediatrics2016
Perceived barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity for children with disability: a qualitative study.
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130 citing papers in PubMed, 9 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- High-intensity interval training in children and adolescents with special educational needs: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2023Pooled it
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- Physical activity for pediatric cancer survivors: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2021Pooled it
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- Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents with Hearing Impairments: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
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- Design and Development of 'Building Opportunities for Optimal physical activity Skills Training in children with Down Syndrome (BOOST-DS)' Programme and its Content Validation through Consensus using Modified Delphi method.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2026Article
- Factors associated with social participation among children with fragile X syndrome.Disability and health journal · 2026Article
- Understanding Physical Activity Demands and Reported Perceptions of Fatigue in Children with Developmental Disabilities.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Understanding Pediatrician Perspectives on Physical Activity for Children with Special Health Care Needs.Pediatric cardiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundChildren with disability engage in less physical activity compared to their typically developing peers. Our aim was to explore the barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity for this group.
methodsTen focus groups, involving 63 participants (23 children with disability, 20 parents of children with disability and 20 sport and recreation staff), were held to explore factors perceived as barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity by children with disability. Data were analysed thematically by two researchers.
resultsFour themes were identified: (1) similarities and differences, (2) people make the difference, (3) one size does not fit all, and (4) communication and connections. Key facilitators identified were the need for inclusive pathways that encourage ongoing participation as children grow or as their skills develop, and for better partnerships between key stakeholders from the disability, sport, education and government sectors. Children with disabilities' need for the early attainment of motor and social skills and the integral role of their families in supporting them were considered to influence their participation in physical activity. Children with disability were thought to face additional barriers to participation compared to children with typical development including a lack of instructor skills and unwillingness to be inclusive, negative societal attitudes towards disability, and a lack of local opportunities.
conclusionsThe perspectives gathered in this study are relevant to the many stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of effective interventions, strategies and policies to promote participation in physical activity for children with disability. We outline ten strategies for facilitating participation.
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