Infographic. Communicate physical activity guidelines for disabled children and disabled young people

Promoting Physical Activity Among Children and Adolescents With Disabilities: The Translation of Policy to Practice Internationally

“…The Human Rights Council report 24 draws attention to the broad range of stakeholders involved in CAWD to promote PA. For example, in the United Kingdom, social workers play an important role in the daily activities of CAWD, and policies based on their frameworks have recently been developed. 31 Examples of this multisectoral work are less known among PA professionals and researchers internationally and was lacking in many Para Report Card countries' policy documents. Some countries or regions avoid including the term "disability" in their reports, outlining that the policies are for all children and adolescents (and, therefore, not excluding CAWD).…”

The development of a policy brief on physical activity and health in Africa for children and adolescents with disabilities: COVID-19 and beyond

“…This should be composed predominantly of aerobic-type activities, integrated with some vigorous-intensity aerobic and strength activities, 3 days a week. The United Kingdom’s physical activity recommendations highlight that even 20 min per day offers health benefits, especially for children and adolescents with disabilities (Smith et al 2022 ). Given the growing recognition of the importance of reducing sedentary behaviour, it has also been recommended that recreational screen time be restricted to not more than 120 min each day.…”

Editorial: Exploring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in physical disability

“…Increasing physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour reduces the risk of premature mortality, cardiovascular disease, cancer, depression, and type 2 diabetes. For children and adults with physical disabilities ( 1 – 5 ), benefits on function and community participation may also accrue ( 6 , 7 ). On average, children and adults with physical disabilities are less active than people without disabilities and have higher levels of sedentary behaviour ( 5 , 8 ).…”

“…On average, children and adults with physical disabilities are less active than people without disabilities and have higher levels of sedentary behaviour ( 5 , 8 ). Guidelines recommend that adults with disabilities participate in at least 150 min of moderate activity per week and children participate in at least 60 min of moderate activity daily ( 6 , 7 ). Supporting children and adults with physical disabilities to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour may enhance community participation, improve health, and reduce health and social inequalities ( 6 , 7 ).…”

“…Guidelines recommend that adults with disabilities participate in at least 150 min of moderate activity per week and children participate in at least 60 min of moderate activity daily ( 6 , 7 ). Supporting children and adults with physical disabilities to increase physical activity and reduce sedentary behaviour may enhance community participation, improve health, and reduce health and social inequalities ( 6 , 7 ). However, influences on physical activity and sedentary behaviour are multi-faceted and interdependent ( 9 , 10 ).…”