The Effects of Regular Exercise Programs for Visually Impaired and Sighted Schoolchildren

The Effects of Regular Exercise Programs for Visually Impaired and Sighted Schoolchildren

This article reports on a study of the effects of a 16-week aerobic exercise training on the cardiovascular fitness and body composition of 30 visually impaired students from the Alabama School for the Blind (the ET group) versus traditional physical education classes for a group of sighted students...

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Published in:Journal of visual impairment & blindness Vol. 87; no. 2; pp. 50 - 52
Main Authors: Blessing, D.L., McCrimmon, D., Stovall, J., Williford, H.N.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-02-1993
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:
Adapted Physical Education
Aerobics
Body Composition
Exercise
Physical Fitness
Program Effectiveness
Visual impairment
Visual Impairments
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Summary:This article reports on a study of the effects of a 16-week aerobic exercise training on the cardiovascular fitness and body composition of 30 visually impaired students from the Alabama School for the Blind (the ET group) versus traditional physical education classes for a group of sighted students from a local public school (the PE group). Whereas the ET group showed a significant increase in cardiovascular fitness and a significant decrease in body composition after training, no significant changes were noted in the PE group.
ISSN:0145-482X
1559-1476
DOI:10.1177/0145482X9308700204