Physical activity among young children with disabilities: a systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Physical activity in the early years is necessary for setting the foundation for healthy growth and development in later childhood and adolescence. While most published evidence to date focuses on typically developing children, prevalence rates of physical activity among children with disabilities have been less studied. This protocol paper documents the plan of a systematic review, which aims to synthesise the evidence regarding physical activity levels among young children with disabilities.

Methods and analysis

Searches are anticipated to commence in May 2022. Empirical quantitative studies will be considered for inclusion if they present intervention or observational data on non-therapeutic (ie, leisure time) physical activity among children <5.99 years with

SUBMITTER: Vanderloo LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9386215 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature