Physical literacy programs for children with disabilities

This study aimed at determining what sort of physical literacy (PL) interventions work, how, and in what circumstances, to improve the delivery of PL programs for children with disabilities. A realist review was conducted according to Pawson’s methodology. Seventeen studies employing a range of PL intervention programs were included in this review including children with different disabilities. Only six studies measured the effect of PL interventions and showed positive effect on motor and behavioural outcomes. However, the evidence supporting the effectiveness of PL interventions is weak. An additional grey literature search revealed few PL programs in different countries; without program evaluations. PL programs were implemented by educators, clinicians, sport instructors in both inclusive and special settings. When planning PL programs for children with disabilities, it is recommended to include all PL components, as well as offer indirect interventions, such as increasing disability awareness among healthy peers, parents and community organizations

Developmental psychology · Grey literature · Literacy · Medical education · MEDLINE · Pedagogy · Political science · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Clinical Psychology · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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