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Publication Date: 2022-Mar
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Evaluation of the Special Olympics Team Wellness Health Promotion Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
McCarty, Kathleen; Dixon-Ibarra, Alicia; MacDonald, Megan
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, v26 n1 p109-120 Mar 2022
Introduction: Individuals with intellectual disabilities are a known health disparities group. The Team Wellness (TW) health promotion program was developed to provide healthy lifestyle information to target this population. The purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative program evaluation on Team Wellness. Methods: Interviews were conducted via one-on-one format with program coaches (n = 4, mean age = 25, female = 2, male = 2) and focus group with program athletes (n = 6, mean age = 45, female = 4, male = 2) who completed the TW program. Results: Themes that emerged included: (1) Program Perceptions; (2) TW Support; and (3) Program Feedback. Program perceptions were positive and continued athlete participation was anticipated. Coaches felt prepared to facilitate based on previous experience though program fidelity varied. Conclusion: Study participants enjoyed TW and identified valuable recommendations. Program fidelity and marketing efforts are important for future consideration. Further quantitative assessment is needed to determine the effectiveness the program.
Descriptors: Athletics, Intellectual Disability, Health Promotion, Wellness, Life Style, Athletic Coaches, Athletes, Program Effectiveness, Participation
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