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Barriers and facilitators of physical activity in adolescents with intellectual disabilities: An analysis informed by

Gary McDermott¹, Noel E Brick², Stephen Shannon^1,3

¹School of Sport, Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry, UK.

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities : JARID

|March 1, 2022

Abstract

Background:

Adolescents with intellectual disabilities are insufficiently physically active. Where interventions have been developed and delivered, these have had limited effectiveness, and often lack a theoretical underpinning.

Aim:

Through application of the COM-B model, our aim is to explore the factors influencing adolescent physical activity within schools.

Methods:

A qualitative methodology, using focus groups with students who have mild/moderate intellectual disabilities, their parents'/carers' and teachers'. The COM-B model provided the lens through which the data were collected and analysed.

Results:

We identified of a range of individual, interpersonal, and environmental factors influencing physical activity, across all six COM-B constructs, within the context of the 'school-system'.

Conclusion:

This is the first study to use the COM-B model to explore school-based physical activity behaviour, for adolescents with intellectual disabilities. Identification of such physical activity behavioural determinants can support the development of effective and sustainable interventions.

Keywords:

COM-B adolescent barriers facilitators intellectual disability physical activity

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