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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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Gill, Monique; Roth, Sarah E.; Chan-Golston, Alec M.; Rice, Lindsay N.; Crespi, Catherine M.; Koniak-Griffin, Deborah; Cole, Brian L.; Prelip, Michael L. – Journal of School Health, 2019
Background: Physical education (PE) can provide opportunities to engage in daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), but MVPA levels in many classes are low. This study examines MVPA during middle school PE lessons before and after receiving the SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) program. Methods: Sixteen schools were…
Descriptors: Evaluation, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
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Cheung, Peggy PY – European Physical Education Review, 2012
The aims of this study were to 1) describe the children's physical activity (PA) patterns during the after-school period and 2) to compare the type and intensity of activity during the after-school period of children with or without participation in organized PA programmes. The participants were 456 children from four primary schools in Hong Kong.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Intervention, Physical Activities, Foreign Countries
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Sandford, Rachel A.; Armour, Kathleen M.; Warmington, Paul C. – British Educational Research Journal, 2006
It is a cherished belief within physical education and sport communities that participation in sport/physical activity has the potential to offer young people a range of physical, psychological and social benefits. More recently in the UK, this belief has become prominent in government policies that, among other things, are seeking to re-engage…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Activities, Youth, Foreign Countries
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