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- Title
We want more! Examining the perceived training and information needs of health and fitness practitioners about disability and physical activity.
- Authors
Leo, Jennifer; Tomasone, Jennifer R.; Bassett-Gunter, Rebecca L.; Knibbe, Tara Joy; Latimer-Cheung, Amy
- Abstract
A lack of disability-specific knowledge among practitioners poses a significant barrier to physical activity (PA) participation for persons with physical disabilities (PWPDs). This study aimed to identify perceived training needs of health and fitness practitioners to support PA for PWPDs. Canadian health and fitness practitioners (n = 115; 81% female) completed an online survey. More specialized training and access to information about PA for PWPDs are needed. In-person training, webinars, and lived experiences of PWPDs are recommended.
- Subjects
CANADA; PROFESSIONS; PHYSICAL fitness; PHYSICAL activity; SURVEYS; RESEARCH funding; ACCESS to information; INFORMATION needs; PEOPLE with disabilities; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Applied Physiology, Nutrition & Metabolism, 2023, Vol 48, Issue 2, p226
- ISSN
1715-5312
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1139/apnm-2022-0239