Global Matrix of Para Report Cards on Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities

: Ng Kwok, Sit Cindy, Arbour-Nicitopoulos Kelly, Aubert Salomé, Stanish Heidi, Hutzler Yeshayahu, Santos Silva Diego Augusto, Kang Mary-Grace, López-Gil José Francisco, Lee Eun-Young, Asunta Piritta, Pozeriene Jurate, Urbanski Piotr Kazimierz, Aguilar-Farias Nicolas, Reilly John J.

Publisher: HUMAN KINETICS PUBL INC

: 2023

: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly

: ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUARTERLY

: ADAPT PHYS ACT Q

: 22

: 0736-5829

: 1543-2777

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0111

: https://doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2022-0111

This is an overview of the results from 14 countries or jurisdictions in a Global Matrix of Para Report Cards on physical activity (PA) of children and adolescents with disabilities. The methodology was based on the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance's Global Matrix 4.0. Data were aligned with 10 indicators (Overall PA, Organized Sport, Active Play, Active Transport, Physical Fitness, Sedentary Behavior, Family & Peers, Schools, Community & Environment, and Government) to produce Para Report Cards. Subsequently, there were 139 grades; 45% were incomplete, particularly for Active Play, Physical Fitness, and Family & Peers. Collectively, Overall PA was graded the lowest (F), with Schools and Government the highest (C). Disability-specific surveillance and research gaps in PA were apparent in 14 countries or jurisdictions around the world. More coverage of PA data in Para Report Cards is needed to serve as an advocacy tool to promote PA among children and adolescents with disabilities.