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The self-concept and perceived importance of athletic competition of winners and losers in special olympics

Creator:: Luttrell, William Lynn
Abstract:: Special Olympics International, an organization committed to providing sport opportunities for children and adults with mental retardation, has been a major advocate in promoting competitive experiences for the mentally retarded. Few studies have focused on the effects of participation in competitive athletics on individuals who are mentally retarded. The purpose...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Exercise and Sport Science in charge of major e A Redacted for privacy Chair of department Exercise and

Effect of peer group presence on the gross motor performance of young children

Creator:: Bates, Margaret K.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if passive peer group presence had a significant effect on the performance of students on the Test of Gross Motor Development (TGMD). Fifty-eight volunteer nonhandicapped children aged five, eight, and ten years were subjects for the study. There were 18 subjects aged...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : Redacted for Privacy Professor Exercise ana sport science in charge of major Redacted for Privacy

A comparison between anthropometric regression equations and hydrostatic weighing for predicting percent body fat of adult males with Down Syndrome

Creator:: Ovalle, Steven E. (Steven Edward)
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the accuracy of eight anthropometric regression equations with hydrostatic weighing for predicting the percent body fat of adult males with Down Syndrome (DS). Body fat percentages were predicted for 18 adult males with DS. Skinfold, circumference, and bioelectric impedance analysis data were...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Redacted for Privacy Professor exercise and Sport Science, in charge of major Redacted for Privacy Chair

Factors contributing to the performance of fundamental motor skills in young children prenatally exposed to cocaine/polydrugs

Creator:: Leitschuh, Carol A.
Abstract:: This study was designed to assess the relationship of selected factors to the developmental outcome of fundamental motor skill performance in young children ages 3 to 6 years residing in foster or adoptive care, and have a documented history of prenatal exposure to cocaine and other drugs. Using an ecological...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: APPROVED: Major P j essor, representing Exercise and Sport Science Chair of Departure of Exercise and

Competencies for adapted physical educators in Thailand

Creator:: Suphawibul, Mayuree
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to identify competencies which are perceived as important by Thai adapted physical educators, to determine the differences that exist in the way physical education professors and adapted physical educators judge the level of each competency, and to recommend a set of competencies for adapted...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: for Privacy C , Professo f Exercise and Sport Science in charge of major Redacted for Privacy Chair

Effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes

Creator:: Houston-Wilson, Cathy
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes. This study utilized a single subject delayed multiple baseline design across subjects. Six elementary age students with developmental disabilities and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: 12, 1993 Commencement June 1994 APPROVED: Professor of Elercise and Sport Science in charge

The effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a discrete motor skill by moderately retarded and severely mentally retarded individuals

Creator:: Morehouse, James Wesley
Abstract:: The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a discrete motor skill (overhand beanbag throw) by moderately mentally retarded and severely mentally retarded individuals. Nonmentally retarded individuals were involved as a control group. The subjects were grouped by degree of retardation and...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a

External and internal work of a T-6 paraplegic propelling a wheelchair and arm cranking a cycle ergometer : case study

Creator:: Novak, Charles Willard
Abstract:: The purpose of this investigation was to compare the results of two methods of gathering data on the stress of wheelchair propelling at equivalent work loads and to account for differences in physiological responses with a mechanical analysis of wheelchair propelling. Physiological data collected were heart rate, systolic blood pressure,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: passed into law the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Part of the declaration of purpose of that Act was to

A comparison of reverse- and forward-chaining instructional methods on a motor task with mentally retarded individuals

Creator:: Hsu, Pao-yin
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to compare the reverse-chaining and forward-chaining instructional methods in teaching a motor task to mentally retarded individuals. The subjects were selected from Fairview Training Center, Salem, Oregon. Each of the subjects was classified as mentally retarded with a range from moderate to severe retardation....
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: in teaching vocational rehabilitation clients the construction of three assembly tasks. Twenty-two

Comparison of fractionated reaction time between cerebral palsied and non-handicapped youth

Creator:: Parks, Susan T.
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to study the effects of cerebral palsy on the ability to plan and execute a gross motor movement, as measured by the fractionation of Simple Reaction Time (SRT) into its premotor (central) and motor (peripheral) components. The experimental task required subjects (N = 10...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Comparison of fractionated reaction time between cerebral

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The self-concept and perceived importance of athletic competition of winners and losers in special olympics

Effect of peer group presence on the gross motor performance of young children

A comparison between anthropometric regression equations and hydrostatic weighing for predicting percent body fat of adult males with Down Syndrome

Factors contributing to the performance of fundamental motor skills in young children prenatally exposed to cocaine/polydrugs

Competencies for adapted physical educators in Thailand

Effect of untrained and trained peer tutors on the motor performance of students with developmental disabilities in integrated physical education classes

The effect of trials-to-criterion on the retention of a discrete motor skill by moderately retarded and severely mentally retarded individuals

External and internal work of a T-6 paraplegic propelling a wheelchair and arm cranking a cycle ergometer : case study

A comparison of reverse- and forward-chaining instructional methods on a motor task with mentally retarded individuals

Comparison of fractionated reaction time between cerebral palsied and non-handicapped youth

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