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Examining the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Self-Determination, and Faced Barriers of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Participation in Physical Activity

Legreaux, Samantha Janluisa
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8631-8786
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1627478373571089

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2021, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health.
Thirty-six percent of adults without disabilities do not participate in physical activity (DHHS, 2010), compared to 57% of people with a physical disability (PD) who do not participate in any physical activity (CDC, 2018). Individuals with disabilities are at an increased risk of developing obesity, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes due to lack of physical activity. The purpose of this study was to understand the different role’s barriers, self-determination, and self-efficacy play in physical activity participation. There was a total of 183 participants who took an online survey that assessed self-efficacy, self-determination, and barriers. Results indicated that with an increase in self-efficacy there was also an increase in self-determination. This study also suggests that with an increase in barriers that are imposed by family, friends, and health, there is also a decrease in self-efficacy. With more education on exercise training, inclusivity, support, and providing a sense of belonging, there is more of a possibility of increasing retention rates at fitness centers for IWD.
Rose Marie Ward (Committee Chair)
Paul Branscum (Committee Member)
Gaile Pohlhaus (Committee Member)
Dan Darkow (Committee Member)
31 p.
Kinesiology; Public Health
disabilities; fitness center; inclusivity; exercise;

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  • Legreaux, S. J. (2021). Examining the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Self-Determination, and Faced Barriers of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Participation in Physical Activity [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1627478373571089

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Legreaux, Samantha. Examining the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Self-Determination, and Faced Barriers of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Participation in Physical Activity. 2021. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1627478373571089.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Legreaux, Samantha. "Examining the Roles of Self-Efficacy, Self-Determination, and Faced Barriers of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Participation in Physical Activity." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2021. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1627478373571089

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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