Background: Youths with intellectual disabilities (ID) exhibit low levels of physical activity,
but the underlying contributors to behavior are unclear. We compared physical activity …

This review characterizes physical activity behavior in youth with intellectual disability (ID)
and identifies limitations in the published research. Keyword searches were used to identify …

Background The input of youth with intellectual disabilities in health promotion and health
disparities research is essential for understanding their needs and preferences. Regular …

Background Children and youth with intellectual disabilities (ID) are known to face obstacles
to physical activity participation, yet the activity patterns of this population are not well …

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) undertake extremely low levels of
physical activity. Aims To enhance understanding concerning low levels of physical activity …

Background Many individuals with intellectual disabilities are not sufficiently active for
availing health benefits. Little is known about correlates of physical activity among this …

Regular engagement in physical activity is one of the most powerful predictors of health.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities engage in significantly less physical activity than the …

Physical inactivity is a global public health problem, and it has been linked to many of the
most serious illnesses facing many industrialized nations. There is little evidence examining …

Students with disabilities engage in significantly less physical activity than their nondisabled
peers do. Attitudes can influence whether or not a student will regularly engage in and …

Background: Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) have low levels of
physical activity (PA). Understanding factors influencing the PA participation of this …