Adolescent Physical Fitness: A Comparative Study.

Short, F. X.; Winnick, J. P.

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ERIC Number: EJ375008

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1988

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Adolescent Physical Fitness: A Comparative Study.

Short, F. X.; Winnick, J. P.

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v82 n6 p237-39 Jun 1988

The study compared the physical fitness of 283 segregated resident, 64 segregated nonresident, and 137 integrated visually impaired subjects aged 10 to 17 years. Results indicated that educational environment (favoring the segregated environment) was a significant factor on four of the six items in the physical fitness test battery. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Blindness, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming, Physical Fitness, Residential Programs, Special Classes, Special Schools, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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