A Scoping Review of Adapted Physical Activity Interventions for Children and Youth with Disabilities Using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth Version as a Reference

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Title: A Scoping Review of Adapted Physical Activity Interventions for Children and Youth with Disabilities Using International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth Version as a Reference
Language: English
Authors: Mi An (ORCID 0000-0002-3289-9984), Reia Tanaka, Naho Hirota, Takehiro Sasai, Hideki Takahashi (ORCID 0000-0001-8221-8561), Yuuya Ogawa, Shizuko Horai, Mayumi Inoue, Randeep Rakwal (ORCID 0000-0003-0559-8577), Toshihiro Kato (ORCID 0000-0002-1468-5405)
Source: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. 2024 70(7):1127-1152.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 26
Publication Date: 2024
Intended Audience: Practitioners; Parents
Document Type: Journal Articles
Information Analyses
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Intervention, Disabilities, Children, Youth, Adapted Physical Education, Program Evaluation, Behavior, Ability, Program Effectiveness, Foreign Countries, Recreational Activities, Schools, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Geographic Terms: United States, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Finland, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Taiwan, Turkey
DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2022.2161987
ISSN: 2047-3869
2047-3877
Abstract: Purpose: Adapted physical activity (APA) provides children and youth with disabilities more opportunities to be physically active. Nevertheless, it is not well known how APA implementation in different services has benefited them. This study reviews the existing literature on APA interventions to identify characteristics and program descriptions, and to primarily synthesize information relating to the goals, for children and youth with disabilities. Methods: A literature search was performed using (1) electronic databases Scopus and EBSCO ALL and (2) manual and individual scrutinization of the four major APA journals. The characteristics and program were summarized narratively, and outcome items were extracted using the established International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth version (ICF-CY) linking rules. Results: Thirty-five APA intervention studies published between 1987 and 2020 (with the majority in North America, since 2000) were included. Children with autism are the largest target group. Rich and diverse programs implemented were proved to be effective. Among the 184 outcome items coded within the categories of ICF-CY, 48% focused on Body Functions while 52% focused on Activities and Participation. Conclusions: This scoping review provides APA professionals and non-professionals (e.g. guardians) a broader and systematic overview on existing APA interventions for children and youth with disabilities.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1454737
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Purpose: Adapted physical activity (APA) provides children and youth with disabilities more opportunities to be physically active. Nevertheless, it is not well known how APA implementation in different services has benefited them. This study reviews the existing literature on APA interventions to identify characteristics and program descriptions, and to primarily synthesize information relating to the goals, for children and youth with disabilities. Methods: A literature search was performed using (1) electronic databases Scopus and EBSCO ALL and (2) manual and individual scrutinization of the four major APA journals. The characteristics and program were summarized narratively, and outcome items were extracted using the established International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health: Children and Youth version (ICF-CY) linking rules. Results: Thirty-five APA intervention studies published between 1987 and 2020 (with the majority in North America, since 2000) were included. Children with autism are the largest target group. Rich and diverse programs implemented were proved to be effective. Among the 184 outcome items coded within the categories of ICF-CY, 48% focused on Body Functions while 52% focused on Activities and Participation. Conclusions: This scoping review provides APA professionals and non-professionals (e.g. guardians) a broader and systematic overview on existing APA interventions for children and youth with disabilities.
ISSN:2047-3869
2047-3877
DOI:10.1080/20473869.2022.2161987