Understanding predictors of low physical activity in adults with intellectual disabilities

Janet Finlayson; Alison Jackson; Sally-Ann Cooper; Jillian Morrison; Craig Melville; Elita Smiley; Linda Allan; Dipali Mantry

doi:10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00433.x

Understanding predictors of low physical activity in adults with intellectual disabilities

Janet Finlayson, Alison Jackson, Sally-Ann Cooper, Jillian Morrison, Craig Melville, Elita Smiley, Linda Allan, Dipali Mantry

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Abstract

Lack of regular physical activity is globally one of the most significant risks to health. The main aims of this study were to describe the types and levels of regular physical activity undertaken by adults with intellectual disabilities, and to investigate the factors predicting low activity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	236-247
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Volume	22
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00433.x
Publication status	Published - May 2009

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intellectual disabilities
physical activity
exercise

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Finlayson, J., Jackson, A., Cooper, S-A., Morrison, J., Melville, C., Smiley, E., Allan, L., & Mantry, D. (2009). Understanding predictors of low physical activity in adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(3), 236-247. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3148.2008.00433.x

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