Cycling for students with ASD: self-regulation promotes sustained physical activity.
Individuals with autism often lack motivation to engage in sustained physical activity. Three adolescents with severe autism participated in a 16-week program and each regularly completed 30 min of cycling at the end of program. This study investigated the effect of a self-regulation instructional strategy on sustained cycling, which included self-monitoring, goal setting, and self-reinforcement. Of particular interest was the development of self-efficacy during the physical activity as a mediator of goal setting. A multiple baseline changing criterion design established the effectiveness of the intervention. The results suggest that self-regulation interventions can promote sustained participation in physical activity for adolescents with severe autism.
Todd
Teri
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Adapted Physical Education Department, California State University, Chico, CA, USA.
Reid
Greg
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Butler-Kisber
Lynn
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D000293:Adolescent; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D001642:Bicycling; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology; D020377:Self Efficacy