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Objective: The coronavirus pandemic has caused a decrease in physical activity all over the world, restricting the participation of special groups such as disabled individuals in rehabilitation centers. The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between physical activity participation and the quality of life of children with physical disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic. Material and Method: Thirty-two children with physical disabilities (Mean age; 14.97±1.94 years) and 32 children with typical development (Mean age: 14.50±1.52 years) were included in the study. Children's physical activity participation was assessed with the Childhood and Adolescence Physical Activity Patterns Questionnaire, and their quality of life was evaluated with The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Results: Physical activity participation and quality of life related to physical health and social function of children with physical disabilities were lower than children with typical development (p<0.05). While there was no relationship between physical activity and quality of life in children with typical development (p>0.05), participation in physical activity was found to be associated with quality of life in children with physical disabilities (p<0.05). Conclusion: In our study, it was concluded that physical activity participation of children with physical disabilities was lower than children with typical development, and the quality of life increased with the increase in physical activity participation. Directing children with disabilities to programs that increase their physical activity can contribute to improving their quality of life, especially in processes that create activity restrictions, such as pandemics.

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