About this episode

This episode discusses the implementation of evidence-based exercise supports and the impact on young people with disabilities participating in their communities.

The implementation of evidence-based exercise supports (FitSkills) and the impact of young people with disability participating in their communities alongside peer mentors

People in this episode

Hosts: Dr Dayna Pool, Dr Ashleigh Thornton

Guest: Prof Nora Shields

Topics covered

• evidence-based exercise
• disability
• community participation
• peer mentoring
• youth engagement

Keywords

• exercise supports
• young people
• disability
• community
• peer mentors
• FitSkills
• EACD 2026

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FitSkills

Places: EACD 2026

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