BACKGROUND: Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) have high rates of physical inactivity,
yet little is known about the prevalence of facilitators and barriers in the built environment …

BACKGROUND: There is a higher prevalence of sedentary behavior among adults with
intellectual disability (ID) compared to the general population. The majority of research on …

Objective. The aim was to objectively monitor steps accrued by a sample of adults with
intellectual disabilities and to describe physical activity patterns by monitoring steps taken …

Background Physical activity influences health in individuals and within populations. This
study explored factors perceived as enabling or inhibiting participation in physical activity by …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify various barriers and facilitators
associated with participation in fitness and recreation programs/facilities among persons …

Background Physical activity (PA) programs for adults with intellectual disability (ID) have
positive impacts, at least in the short term. No research has been reported on the effect of …

Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) often live a sedentary lifestyle and have higher rates
of overweight and obesity. The purpose of this report is to describe the design and methods …

Individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) tend to have low rates of participation in
voluntary or prescribed physical activity. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to identify …

Purpose: Persons with intellectual disabilities have low physical activity levels and high
rates of chronic disease. One predictor limitedly explored is the home environment, which …

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