ERIC Number: EJ842011
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 10
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Let's Get Moving! Physical Activity and Students with Physical Disabilities
Menear, Kristi Sayers; Shapiro, Deborah R.
Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, v23 n1 p9-18 Fall 2004
Roughly 39% of children and youth with disabilities are physically active (Longmuir & Bar-Or, 2000). Increasing the number of individuals with disabilities who are physically active is a public health priority (Kosma, Cardinal & Rintala, 2002). This paper will highlight the current status of physical activity for persons with a disability by discussing (a) barriers and determinants of physical activity, (b) outcomes of physical activity, and (c) activity patterns of persons with disabilities. Strategies will be provided to help teachers, parents, and therapists heighten their awareness of the health benefits of physical activity and increase motivation toward physical activity participation among children and youth with physical disabilities. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Disabilities, Physical Activity Level, Public Health, Movement Education, Special Needs Students, Barriers, Health Promotion, Participation, Accessibility (for Disabled), Physical Education, Athletics, Psychomotor Skills, Family Involvement
Division for Physical and Health Disabilities, Council for Exceptional Children. 1110 North Glebe Road Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 888-232-7733; Fax: 703-264-9494; e-mail: barbara.kulik@csun.edu; Web site: http://www.cec.sped.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Parents; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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