Facilitators to physical activity
| Personal facilitators | Social facilitators | Environmental facilitators | Policy and programme facilitators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child's desire to be fit and active Want to be fit, healthy and active28 33 Practice to gain skills Having the skills required for the activity33 Practice28 Competence Other Gaining confidence28 Child needs to understand a reason to exercise27 Fun33 Using a log book to document activity27 ‘If I knew what I could do’28 Introducing young child to integrated play environments6 | Parental or family support Parents create opportunities for their children and ensure they are physically active27 31 Parents/sibling involvement (to model, initiate or encourage)27 28 Family with common interests10 Praise from parents33 Parental support and education6 Involvement of peers Involvement of peers/friends/older children10 27 28 33 Assistance of (able-bodied) peers28 Praise from friends33 Peers who won't make fun of children28 Social part to the activity or tying physical activities to social events27 Other Increasing awareness and education of children without disabilities and their parents6 31 Positive encouragement from others28 Adults with disability acting as role models6 | Facilities Better utilisation of existing facilities31 New facilities in rural areas31 Accessible and close facilities10 Increased accessibility and modifications of playgrounds for children with impaired mobility6 Other Transport28 More safe areas28 | More and better quality programmes More community-based programmes and opportunities to be active (including summer programmes)27 28 31 Better programmes, that are structured, sensitive to children with special needs, age appropriate and include a variety of things to do6 10 27 31 Small-group or individual, non-competitive programmes that promote fun and socialisation27 31 Programmes for older children31 Programmes that are not therapy oriented31 Activity relates to a game27 Programme emphasis on development of social skills and development of self-confidence6 Emphasis on skill development and child's ability6 Skilled staff Professional programme leaders and administrators are trained and knowledgeable about disability and know how to adapt programmes6 27 28 31 Trained staff and support aides to facilitate inclusive programmes31 Need someone else (other than parents) to provide the structured physical activity27 Careful staff selection and staff evaluation procedures6 Information and Awareness Raised awareness of inclusive recreation programmes31 Information on activity provided to parents by school27 Collaborative approach between organisations and communities31 Dissemination networks between parents31 Voluntary advocacy association to provide demonstration programmes, political lobbying and advice6 Parental support and education about play options from providers, including community education campaigns6 Other Organisational integration policy and support decision makers and funding agencies6 Special agency support to provide information, therapeutic advice, design advice and staff training6 Special participant selection and evaluation procedures6 Continuum of developmental opportunities6 Better funding of programmes and play areas6 31 Success through demonstration6 Local organisations to support athletes who are blind28 Financial assistance for parents31 |