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Thomson, Allyson; Bridges, Samantha; Corrins, Briony; Pham, Jessica; White, Chloe; Buchanan, Angus – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: This review examined the impact of participation in an intentional physical activity or sport program on community participation and inclusion for people with intellectual disability. Method: Five electronic databases (PsychINFO, PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, AMED) were systematically searched for papers relating to intellectual disability,…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Physical Recreation Programs, Program Effectiveness
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Luís Almeida; Teresa Dias; Nuno Corte-Real; Isabel Menezes; António Fonseca – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2025
Background: Over the two last decades, the interest in personal and psychosocial youth development has been growing due to its engagement in sport activities. Furthermore, participation in sport has been referenced as a favourable mechanism and context for positive youth development (PYD). However, some studies and researchers continue to question…
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Grade 5, Secondary School Students, Athletics
Bates, Heidi – Online Submission, 2006
A Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Initiative was implemented in all schools in Alberta starting in September 2005. The expected outcome of the DPA Initiative is to increase the activity levels and healthy habits of students and, in part, address related issues such as chronic disease. As part of the first tier of the DPA Initiative evaluation study,…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Intervention