Physical Activities and Its Influential Factors for Children with Intellectual Disabilities
WANG Mei
SHI Jun
QIU Zhuo-ying
LI An-qiao
LI Xin
ZHONG Yong
HUANG Ke
WANG Guo-xiang
LIU Qiao-yan
ZHANG Tian-li
Abstract：Objective To analyze the current status of physical activities for children with intellectual disabilities based on ICF, to discuss the effects of physical activities on the health, and the approaches and its precautions.Methods The theory and method of ICF had been adopted. Literature review and theoretical research methods were implemented.Results In the way of participating physical activity, children with intellectual disabilities would improve not only their physical fitness, but also their mood and quality of life, and reduce their health risks.Conclusion Children with intellectual disabilities faced barriers in physical activities. It recommended to develop policies and provide support and guidance services to promote their participation of physical activities. It is necessary to develop policies to encourage children with intellectual disabilities to participate in community-based physical activities and provide adaptive facility and equipment, guidance and supportive services.
Keywords：intellectual disabilitieschildrenphysical activityexercise prescription
Publication Date：2019-01-01
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 29-33 )