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  • Intellectual disabilities (ID) present known barriers to physical activity participation.
  • The physical activity patterns of youth with ID remain undercharacterized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess and compare physical activity levels, types, and frequencies in youth with ID and typically developing (TD) youth.
  • To identify differences in meeting physical activity guidelines between these groups.

Main Methods:

  • Accelerometry and interviews were used to assess weekly moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in 38 youth with ID and 60 TD youth.
  • Data on the frequency and type of physical activities over the past year were collected.

Main Results:

  • Youth with ID spent significantly less time in MVPA daily and were less likely to meet US Physical Activity Guidelines compared to TD youth.
  • Females with ID, however, showed higher frequency and variety in physical activities than TD females.
  • No significant differences were found in activity frequency or variety between males with ID and TD males.

Conclusions:

  • Findings highlight a critical need for tailored strategies to enhance MVPA in youth with ID.
  • Interventions should focus on increasing overall physical activity participation and adherence to guidelines for this population.