Accessing Inclusive Personal Training Programs for Young Adults with Autism

In Canada, studies have shown that only approximately 3% of individuals with a disability are actively engaged in organized sport.


However, educators and others are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of personal fitness for students with special education needs and typically developing children alike2. And some are convinced that physical education has a central role to play in building self-esteem and social skills that in turn lead to a more active and inclusive lifestyle for young people with autism.