An International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Perspective on Physical Activity Participation Among Children with Cerebral Palsy

Name

Adrenne T. Newell, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow

Publication Date

10-4-2021

Major

Exercise Science (B.S.)

Document Type and Release Option

Thesis (open access)

Faculty Mentor

Dr. Gavin Colquitt, Dr. Haresh Rochani

Abstract

Children with cerebral palsy do not commonly meet the minimum recommended physical activity guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Children with cerebral palsy face many functional limitations which can, in turn, affect participation and activity; therefore, this study aimed to identify the predictors of participation and activity among children with cerebral palsy. The study examined associations among poverty levels, neighborhood support, accommodating services, and familial financial burdens as factors influencing participation. Data were taken from the National Survey of Children’s Health. A chi-square test for the association was executed along with a logistic regression.

Recommended Citation

Newell, Adrenne T., "An International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Perspective on Physical Activity Participation Among Children with Cerebral Palsy" (2021). Honors College Theses. 654.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/654