Promoting Physical Activity in Youth with IDD
Presenters:
- Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, PhD, MPH, Special Olympics
- Melissa Otterbein, MPH, Special Olympics
- Sudha Srinivasan, PT, PhD, University of Connecticut
- Susan Glenney, PT, DPT, University of Connecticut
- Deborah Bubela, PT, PhD, University of Connecticut
In this webinar, speakers will:
- Provide an overview of Special Olympics youth fitness initiatives and demonstrate how the evaluation team uses inclusive tools and wearable technology to assess physical activity levels and engagement among athletes.
- Present findings from a qualitative research study titled Stakeholder Perspectives on Physical Activity in Youth With Developmental Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Study and discuss factors associated with engagement in physical activity (PA) among transition age youth with developmental disabilities.
- Discuss factors influencing PA among youth, barriers to staying active, and recommendations to improve PA levels among youth with disabilities, from the perspectives of youth, families, special educators, and therapists.
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