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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
social sciences
Physical activity and sport as a tool to include disabled children in Kenyan schools
Sport in Society, Volume 14, No. 9, Year 2011
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Description
This article presents a brief history of the disability movement in East Africa and is the first study of its kind in Kenya. The study aimed to determine the physical activity levels of disabled and non-disabled children at schools in selected provinces in Kenya. A cross-sectional study was conducted with children in three high schools offering inclusive education and in three government boarding high schools. Thirty-six per cent of the disabled children were physically active compared with 64% of the non-disabled children. However, there are barriers to participation and there is a need to increase physical activity participation and to create awareness of the health benefits of physical activity among the disabled population. © 2011 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Frantz, José M.
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Phillips, Julie S.
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Matheri, Joseph Mwangi
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Kibet, Joanne J.
South Africa, Bellville
University of the Western Cape
Statistics
Citations: 8
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1080/17430437.2011.614780
ISSN:
17430437
Research Areas
Disability
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Multi-countries
Kenya