Palaestra articles from January 1995

Palaestra archives from January 1995

Arm and leg strength of adults with mental retardation - with and without Down syndrome. (adapted from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 73, 847-850)
January 1, 1995... Introduction With the arrival of such organizations as Special Olympics International, persons with mental retardation (MR) now have the opportunity to participate and compete in sporting activities. For any person wanting to develop athletic...

Enriching creative dance to facilitate balance skills of children with mental retardation. (adapted from Perceptual and Motor Skills, 77, 1290)
January 1, 1995... Introduction Balance has been recognized as one of the most important variables in motor performance. Previous research has indicated that many children with mental retardation score below their nondisabled peers in the area of balance....

Adapted Physical Education National Standards Project.
January 1, 1995... The Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) project is a five-year (1992-1997) federally funded program designed to develop national standards for practicing adapted physical educators in our nation's schools, along with a national...

Sports bars ... the powerfood of the 90s?
January 1, 1995... Powerbars, PR Bars, Gatorbars. . . Athletes can spend a fortune on these pre-wrapped bundles of energy. Are they worth it? Some athletes swear yes, others claim no. To help decide on the role of sports bars in a diet, here are some facts about...

Swimming techniques for individuals with physical disabilities. (includes related information)
January 1, 1995... Grover Evans is a remarkable swimmer. He was the first black American swimmer ever to participate in an Olympic competition and has set many national swimming records. His three key ideals, HOPE, FAITH, and BELIEF, have led him to excel in many...

Gymnastics mats in the pool?(Cover Story)
January 1, 1995... Aternative methods of teaching swimming skills, ways for the new swimmer to adjust to the water, and/or creative games and activities for the pool are always being sought by the swimming instructor, regardless of the number of years or...

Diving with spinal cord injury. (part 3)
January 1, 1995... The piece of equipment first thought of in diving is the wetsuit. The purpose of a wetsuit is twofold. First, it forms an outer layer of protection for the body against abrasions and cuts that may result from a diver accidently touching marine...

Early sports socialization of elite Chinese athletes with physical and sensory disabilities.
January 1, 1995... EDUCATION, WORK, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES for individuals with disabilities in the People's Republic of China were limited in general, and actually neglegted, during the Cultural Revolution (Callaway, 1987). Although the state and society were to...

Effects of training and competition on mood state and anxiety among elite athletes with cerebral palsy.
January 1, 1995... Much recent work in sport psychology has centered on various aspects of competition. Researchers have investigated precompetitive affect, ways to cope with competitive pressures, and psychological effects of competition (e.g, DePauw, 1988; Mastro...

Mental Retardation, 4th ed.
January 1, 1995... New York, NY: MacMillan College Publishing Company (866 Third Ave. 10022; ISBN 0-02-307883-9; hard cover, 636 pg). Revision of this book was done to provide educators and other service providers with up-to-date information and a life cycle...

ACCESS Travel U.S.A.: A Directory for People with Disabilities.
January 1, 1995... Fort Lauderdale, FL: Creative Hospitality Concepts, Inc. (PO Box 70152-333, 33307; telephone and FAX (305) 563-0899; ISBN 0-9642279-0-8; paperback 170 pg, $19.95 plus $5.00 S/H). This is a resource for travelers with disabilities, their...

Educating Peter.
January 1, 1995... (1992) (VHS video, 30 min). Port Chester, NY: National Professional Resources, Inc. (25 South Regent St. 10573; 1-800-453-7461; $69.95). This is the story of Peter, a child with Down syndrome, and his third grade classmates at Gilbert Lincoln...

Ready-to-Use P.E. Activities for Grades K-2, 4 vols.
January 1, 1995... [(3-4), (5-6), 7-9)] (Complete Physical Education Activities Program, four volumes). West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company (I 10 Brookhill Dr. 10995; ISBN 0-13-673054-X (v.1); paperbacks, K-2--296 pg, 3-4--361 pg, 5-6--403 pg, 7-9--438 pg;...

Purposeful Play, vol 1.
January 1, 1995... (Vol. 1) (1993). Portsmouth, VA: HRC Multi Media (212 Chesapeake Avenue, 23 704; VHS video, 66 min; $69.95 with manual; manual, $25.00). Innovative lead-up game progressions presented are appropriate for adapted physical education, therapeutic...

Camp Director's Primer to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
January 1, 1995... Monticello, NY: Markel Rhulen Underwriters Brokers (217 Broadway, 12701; paperback, 29 pg). Available from American Camping Association (5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902), $5.95. The National Camp Executives Group (NCEG),...

The Theory and Practice of Challenge Education.
January 1, 1995... Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company (2460 Kerper Blvd., PO Box 539, 52004-0539; ISBN 0-8403-8042-9; paperback, 284 pg). An overview and definition of challenge education, a complex synthesis of a variety of therapeutic, educational,...

VISTA '93, 2 vols.
January 1, 1995... (Two books--The Outlook: The Proceedings for Vista '93--An International Conference on High Performance Sport for Athletes with Disabilities, and The Outlook Companion: The Question Answer Discussion Session from Vista 93). Edmonton, Alberta,...

A Victory for Humanity.
January 1, 1995... Waco, TX: WRS Publishing Co. (701 N. New Road, 767 1 0; ISBN 1-56796-011-1; hardcover, 230 pg, $19.95, [Canada, 24.951). The 3,000 member Achilles Track Club, an organization for runners with disabilities with over 50 chapters internationally,...

Physical Education Curriculum Activities Kit for Grades K-6.
January 1, 1995... West Nyack, NY: Parker Publishing Company (110 Brookhill Dr. 10995; ISBN 0-13-64703-5; paperback, 237 pg; $27.95 plus applicable state tax, postage, and handling). This year-round resource includes over 500 ready-to-use games, activities, and...

Janet Seaman: new AAALF executive director. (American Association of Active Lifestyles and Fitness)
January 1, 1995... Dr. Janet Seaman, former professor of physical education at California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA), assumed duties on October 17, 1994, as Executive Director of the American Association of Active Lifestyles and Fitness--AAALF (formerly...

Frank L. Epperson, Jr. (focus on training)
January 1, 1995... Age: 28 Ht/Wt: 5'3"/120 lb Hometown: Indainapolis, IN Background Frank Epperson, known as Frankie to his friends, recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in physical education from the Indiana University-Purdue University Schools at...