Exercise, sport and cognitive disability

Abstract

Authors provide a broad overview of the exercise and sport psychology research with cognitive disabilities. First, they define cognitive disability and discuss common terms used in the literature.

Second, they differentiate between physical activity (PA) and exercise, review PA guidelines, and discuss PA measurement issues. Third, they focus on four specific cognitive disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Down Syndrome (DS), and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Keywords

• physical activity
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Down Syndrome
• Traumatic Brain Injury