Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Perceived Quality of Life of Adults with Visual Impairments.

Holbrook, Elizabeth A.; Caputo, Jennifer L.; Perry, Tara L.; Fuller, Dana K.; Morgan, Don W.

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Publication Date: 2009-Jan

Pages: 13

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Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Perceived Quality of Life of Adults with Visual Impairments

Holbrook, Elizabeth A.; Caputo, Jennifer L.; Perry, Tara L.; Fuller, Dana K.; Morgan, Don W.

Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v103 n1 p17-29 Jan 2009

Relatively little is known about the health and fitness of adults with visual impairments. This article documents the physical activity levels and body-composition profiles of young and middle-aged adults with visual impairments and addresses the concomitant effects of these factors on perceived quality of life. (Contains 2 tables.)

Descriptors: Body Composition, Physical Activities, Visual Impairments, Physical Activity Level, Quality of Life, Health Related Fitness, Adults, Profiles, Social Indicators, Diagnostic Tests, Physical Examinations

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Language: English

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