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How Do Adults With Down Syndrome Perceive Physical Activity?

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  • 1Dept. of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.

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Adults with Down syndrome (DS) enjoy physical activity through social interaction, personal achievement, and the activity itself. Understanding these positive perceptions can help create better wellness programs for individuals with DS.

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  • Health and Human Performance
  • Disability Studies
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Background:

  • Adults with Down syndrome (DS) often exhibit low physical activity levels.
  • Perceptions of physical activity may influence participation in individuals with DS.

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  • To explore how adults with Down syndrome perceive physical activity, exercise, and sport.
  • To identify factors influencing their engagement in physical activities.

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  • Qualitative study involving interviews with 30 adults with Down syndrome (ages 18-71).
  • Grounded theory approach used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • Adults with DS reported positive perceptions of physical activity, primarily centered on enjoyment.

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  • Three key facets of enjoyment were identified: interaction (social contact), achievement (task completion, health improvement), and process (enjoyment of the activity itself).

    • Conclusions:

    • Multifaceted enjoyment derived from social interaction, achievement, and the activity process positively influences physical activity engagement in adults with DS.
    • These findings can inform the development of tailored programs to enhance well-being and physical activity levels in this population.