Parents’ physical activity−related perceptions of their children with disabilities

摘要: Abstract Background Parental support of children's physical activity is important, especially for young children with disabilities, given their low rates and dependence on parents. Objective The primary purpose the current study was to examine multidimensional sources parental whether these perceptions were related parents’ ability. Methods Parents ( N = 68) disabilities completed scales assessing how much they role modeled, encouraged, enjoyed in addition ability peer relations sport. Results encouraging sport participation. Although did not view as being particularly skilled, perceived that also settings fairly neutral some extent contingent upon physically capable seen by peers. Conclusions Parents’ viewed children, which encouraging. Adult leaders sports program should consider monitoring programs order teach appropriate helping behaviors.