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We want more! Examining the perceived training and information needs of health and fitness practitioners about disability and physical activity

Published:2023-02-01 Issue:2 Volume:48 Page:226-230
ISSN:1715-5312
Container-title:Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism
language:en
Short-container-title:Appl. Physiol. Nutr. Metab.

Author:

Leo Jennifer¹^ORCID,Tomasone Jennifer R.²,Bassett-Gunter Rebecca L.³,Knibbe Tara Joy⁴,Latimer-Cheung Amy²

Affiliation:

1. The Steadward Centre for Personal & Physical Achievement, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H9, Canada

2. School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University, Kingston, ON K7L 3N6, Canada

3. School of Kinesiology and Health Science, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3, Canada

4. Abilities Centre, 55 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 0J2, Canada

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.

Publisher

Canadian Science Publishing

Subject

Physiology (medical),Nutrition and Dietetics,Physiology,General Medicine,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Link

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1139/apnm-2022-0239

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