Tips for Promoting Physical Activity for Children and Youth with Disabilities
We are excited to share five evidence-based recommendations designed to help organizations support physical activity for families of children and youth with disabilities. These recommendations were developed in partnership with sport and physical activity organizations as well as parents of children and youth with disabilities.
Organizations Should Provide Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities with:
- Clear and consistent definitions of terms such as physical activity, adapted, accessible, integrated, and inclusive.
- Clear and detailed information about your physical activity programs, staff and facilities.
- Information about the specific benefits of supporting physical activity for children and youth with disabilities.
- Ideas, tools, and resources to support physical activity participation, goal setting, planning and progress.
- Information regarding strategies to help address barriers to physical activity participation among children and youth with disabilities.
Learn more about how your organization can use these recommendations here.
For any questions or further information, please contact Dr. Rebecca Bassett-Gunter at rgunter@yorku.ca.
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