<i>Bonheur en boule</i>: an adapted group-based physical activity program for youth with disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Youth with disabilities face significant barriers to physical activity (PA) participation, despite its documented benefits across cognitive, social, affective, and physical domains. Physical literacy (PL) and self-determination theory (SDT) offer complementary frameworks for designing adapted PA programs that foster autonomy, competence, and relatedness. However, limited research integrates both frameworks in adapted PA programs. This study evaluates the impact of Bonheur en boule (BEB), an adapted group-based PA program, on basic psychological needs, global self-esteem, and PA intentions of youth with disabilities while also assessing parental satisfaction.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was used. Eleven youth (Mage = 13.27, SD = 5.42) wi

SUBMITTER: D'Amours J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12352332 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature