A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Physical Activity Para Report Card for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities in Lithuania
Authors: Pozeriene Jurate, Emeljanovas Arūnas, Ostaseviciene Vida, Skucas Kestutis, Bradauskiene Kristina, Mizeras Renatas, Packeviciute Ausrine, Venckuniene Kristina, Pokvytyte Vaida, Reklaitiene Diana, Ng Kwok
Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC
Publication year: 2023
Journal: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
Journal name in source: ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUARTERLY
Journal acronym: ADAPT PHYS ACT Q
Number of pages: 8
ISSN: 0736-5829
eISSN: 1543-2777
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0082
Web address : https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0082
Despite the recognized benefits of physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents with disabilities (CAWD), collective information on this is lacking in Lithuania. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current "state of the nation" PA levels of CAWD, based on the 10 indicators from the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Global Matrix 4.0 methodology. Scientific articles, practical reports, and published theses related to the 10 indicators from the Global Matrix 4.0 on CAWD age 6-19 years were reviewed, and data were converted to grades from A to F. (A) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats analysis was carried out to interpret the grades by four experts. Data on organized sport participation (F), school (D), community & environment (D), and government (C) were available. Data on other indicators are largely missing yet are needed for policymakers and researchers to be aware of the current state of PA among CAWD.