Identifying the barriers and facilitators to participation in physical activity for children with Down syndrome

Abstract

The results highlight the important role of families in determining how much physical activity children with Down syndrome undertake and the effect that common characteristics associated with Down syndrome can have on maintaining an active lifestyle. Future research needs to concentrate on successful methods of encouraging physical activity, such as ensuring social interaction is part of the activity, and eliminating barriers to physical activity such as the a lack of appropriate programmes for children with Down syndrome. Implementing these strategies may encourage children with Down syndrome to participate more frequently in a physically active lifestyle.

Interventions to promote physical activity for youth with intellectual disabilities

“…27,[36][37][38] However, none of the intervention approaches were based on behavior change theory or specifically targeted identified physical activity determinants which are important components of successful intervention design. 10,11,17 As a result, conclusions cannot be made regarding intervention components that impacted outcome variables, if the observed effects were specifically due to the intervention or if interventions could be maintained long-term.…”

“…Research to date indicates that child and caregiver preferences for physical activity and caregiver educational level are positively related to physical activity participation among children with intellectual disabilities. [10][11][12][13] Barriers to participation have included lack…”

“…Research to date indicates that child and caregiver preferences for physical activity and caregiver educational level are positively related to physical activity participation among children with intellectual disabilities. [10][11][12][13] Barriers to participation have included lack Physical activity for youth with intellectual disabilities Artículo de revisión of accessible programs, child's lack of interest, physical/ motor challenges, behavioral difficulties, insufficient time, no location at which to participate, and transportation challenges. In addition, limitations in cognitive and adaptive functioning may warrant structure and supports in order for children with intellectual disabilities to participate successfully in activities.…”

Exploring teachers’ perceptions on physical activity engagement for children and young people with intellectual disabilities

“…Consequently, parents have expressed the need for someone else 4 to provide this type of support (Menear, 2007;Mahy, 2010). Barr and Shields (2011) reported concerns linked specifically with safety as a consequence of behavioural difficulties from ID conditions. These factors, in turn, may be contributing factors to that of a more sedentary lifestyle at home due to parents being unable to supervise organised or spontaneous PA.…”

Relación entre control postural y desarrollo motor en niños con Síndrome de Down y con desarrollo típico de Chillán

“…La población con SD presenta ciertas barreras que limitan la práctica de actividad física, caracterizada por: (1) Características asociadas al síndrome de down, (2) responsabilidades familiares, (3) Habilidades físicas o conductuales reducidas, y (4) falta de programas accesibles (Barr & Shields, 2011). Según las barreras que presentan los niños con SD y en relación a nuestros resultados y el análisis de otras investigaciones, se vuelve necesario realizar más investigaciones que orienten sobre la influencia del control postural sobre la adquisición de habilidades motrices durante todo el ciclo vital de las personas con SD para desarrollar intervenciones eficaces que respete las posibilidades de movimiento de esta población.…”