Palaestra articles from January 1994

Palaestra archives from January 1994

The influence of contextual interference on coincidence-anticipation timing tasks in individuals with mental retardation.
January 1, 1994... Introduction Physical education teachers and coaches often attempt to develop practice schedules that promote acquisition, retention, and transfer of motor skills. Since ability to retain and generalize learned skills is crucial to motor...

The validation of a battery of quad rugby skill tests.
January 1, 1994... Skill testing in physical education for able-bodied individuals has received systematic attention since the early 1900s. Wheeichair basketball is the only area where there has been skill test development in the area of physical activity for...

Nutritional alternative to pills and potions. (better nutrition over ergogenic aids)
January 1, 1994... As he heaved his gym bag filled with an impressive pharmacy of vitamins, amino acids, muscle-building powders, carbo-drinks, and other bottles filled with promises of enhanced athletic performance, Pete skeptically asked, "Do you think these...

Physical activity for children with Apert syndrome.
January 1, 1994... According to Public Law 101-476 (1990) all children with disabilities are entitled to a free public education that meets their individual and unique needs, including physical education. Benefits of physical education for students with...

Focus groups ... bringing people together in therapeutic recreation.
January 1, 1994... As individuals with varying abilities become increasingly involved in integrated community activities, new methods are needed to increase communication between these individuals, their families, and community service providers (Schleien, Heyne,...

Awakenings: the 1993 World Games for the Deaf. (Cover Story)
January 1, 1994... When the Comite International des Sports des Sourds (CISS) awarded Sofia the World Games for the Deaf (WGD) in 1987, there was no way of knowing about the political upheaval that was to engulf the communist regimes of Eastern Europe over the...

Community adjustment of young adults with mental retardation: overcoming barriers to inclusion. (part 2)
January 1, 1994... Movement of persons with mental retardation out of institutions and into community settings is occurring at an ever increasing pace (Amado, Lakin, & Menke, 1990). State and federal laws have legitimized the basic rights of persons with mental...

Wheelchair basketball injuries.
January 1, 1994... Wheelchair basketball is rapidly increasing in popularity and competitiveness. Besides being an enjoyable activity, it has been found to be an adequate exercise stimulus to enhance and maintain cardiovascular fitness (Burke, Auchinachie,...

Incidence of injury in amputees playing soccer.
January 1, 1994... Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, with more than 22 million players (Ekstand & Gillquist, 1982). Review of the literature indicated that serious injuries leading to permanent disability seldom occurs in soccer. Overall injury...

Aquajogger Water Work-out Handbook.
January 1, 1994... Excel Sports Science, Inc.: Eugene, OR (PO Box 5612, 97405; VHS color video, 45 minutes, $19.95). This instructional video, complete with many underwater sequences, introduces the AquaJogger and its many uses in both deep and shallow water...

Youths and Teens Without Boundaries: A Guide for Inclusion of Youths and Teens with Disabilities in Existing YMCA Programs.
January 1, 1994... 10 Hillside Avenue, 11426; loose leaf notebook format with 24 sections; contact Jean Dattner regarding cost and purchase procedures). This resource notebook has been developed to provide practical information for YMCA professionals who want...

Leisure Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities: Legal Issues.
January 1, 1994... Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (1900 Association Drive, 22091; ISBN 0-88314-553-7; paperback, 100 pg; $17.95 AAHPERD members, $19.95 non-members). Nineteen specialists in various areas...

Play and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities: Practical Pointers.
January 1, 1994... Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education Recreation, and Dance (1900 Association Drive, 22091; ISBN 0-88314-554-5; paperback, 139 pg; $21.50 AAHPERD members, $23.95 non-members). New opportunities in outdoor and...

Matt Perkins. (handicapped athlete's training technique)
January 1, 1994... Background Matt Perkins was born with a deficiency in his left leg, which shortened it to about the length of his right thigh; however, he does not view this as a disability. A person meeting him for the first time would never know he has...

Asthma deaths caused by medications: setting the record straight.
January 1, 1994... Asthma is the most common chronic illness of children in the United States. In recent years, both the prevalence and severity of asthma have increased. Some experts estimate that between 1981 and 1988 asthma in children increased by almost 40%...