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The aims were to investigate PA patterns in children and adolescents with DS, as well as their parents\u2019 and siblings\u2019 PA patterns. Methods: A survey was performed among 310 families with children with DS (54% boys and 46% girls) aged 8\u201318 years (mean 14.04, SD 3.18) in Sweden. Chi-squared tests and multiple logistic regression were carried out. Results: Nineteen percent of children and adolescents with DS and 34% of the parents were active three or more times per week. The child\u2019s PA level was significantly associated with parents\u2019 PA (OR = 5.5), siblings\u2019 PA (OR = 5.1) and the child\u2019s locomotion ability (OR = 3.5). Physically active parents had active children to a greater extent than inactive parents (59% vs. 29%; p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: Physically active parents have active children. 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