The objective was to review physical activity (PA) promotion interventions among individuals with intellectual disability and provide recommendations for increasing PA.
Methods:
A systematic mapping review was conducted in which physical activity intervention studies for adults with a disability were identified, selected, and appraised. Data were extracted regarding the study design, results, and authors’ recommendations. Data were analyzed using a social-ecological framework.
Results:
A comprehensive search of the peer reviewed literature yielded 5 studies (3 quantitative, 1 mixed methods, and 1 pre-post delayed). Studies used physical activity promotion strategies at the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels have been used to date.
Conclusions:
Recommendations are presented for researchers and practitioners seeking to increase the level of PA of adults with intellectual disability.
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