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Validation of a cardiorespiratory fitness test for men with mental retardation

Creator:: Rintala, Pauli Olavi
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to validate a field test of cardiorespiratory fitness for men with mental retardation. The subjects were 19 healthy men with moderate mental retardation whose mean age was 26 years with a mean IQ of 48. Each subject underwent a maximal treadmill test utilizing a...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: APPROVED: Redacted for Privacy Pr ssor of Exercise and Sport Science in charge of r Redacted for Privacy

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

The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental retardation residing in a state developmental center

Creator:: Downs, Steve B.
Abstract:: This retrospective study investigated the incidence, characteristics, and risk factors of bone fracture among a group of 518 adults with severe mental retardation between 25 and 75 years old. Data were collected from a large state developmental center in the Western United States between April 1, 1991 and March 31,...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental

The effects of three levels of contextual interference on acquisition and retention of a sequential motor skill in moderately mentally retarded and nonretarded individuals

Creator:: Nearingburg, Patt
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of three levels of contextual interference on the acquisition and retention of a sequential motor skill, by moderately mentally retarded and nonretarded subjects. The subjects were functioning between an eight and twelve year level. The dependent measures included; Reaction Time...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The effects of three levels of contextual interference

The effects of supplemental home instruction by parents utilizing the data based gymnasium instructional model on the performance of selected motor skills with moderately and severely mentally retarded children

Creator:: Maguire, Paul A.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to determine if parents of students could improve the motor performance of their moderately and severely mentally retarded children through the implementation of the Data-Based Gymnasium (DBG) Instructional Model as a supplement to the school program. The DBG Instructional Model is an individualized system...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: The Effects of Supplemental Home Instruction by Parents

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

The effect of trained hearing peer tutors on the physical activity levels of deaf students in inclusive elementary school physical education classes

Creator:: Lieberman, Lauren J., 1965-
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of trained hearing peer tutors on the physical activity levels of deaf students in integrated elementary physical education classes. This study utilized a single subject multiple baseline design across subjects. Eight deaf 4th and 5th grade students and eight hearing...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Performance Chair of Departmnt of Exercise and Sport Science I understand that my thesis will become part

The accuracy of parents' perceptions of their preschool children's gross motor abilities

Creator:: Groner, Michael
Abstract:: The purpose of this research was to determine the extent to which parents and professionals were in agreement prior to and following intervention regarding their Judgement of the gross motor abilities of the parents' preschool children. Each child was tested by a professional on the Ulrich Test of Gross Motor...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
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Relationship between the plasma catecholamine, lactate and ventilatory responses to incremental exercise in individuals with spinal cord injury

Creator:: Frey, Georgia C.
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: Completed June 30, 1993 Commencement June 1994 APPROVED: Professor of E rcise and Sport Science in

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

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Validation of a cardiorespiratory fitness test for men with mental retardation

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

The epidemiology of fractures among adults with severe mental retardation residing in a state developmental center

The effects of three levels of contextual interference on acquisition and retention of a sequential motor skill in moderately mentally retarded and nonretarded individuals

The effects of supplemental home instruction by parents utilizing the data based gymnasium instructional model on the performance of selected motor skills with moderately and severely mentally retarded children

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

The effect of trained hearing peer tutors on the physical activity levels of deaf students in inclusive elementary school physical education classes

The accuracy of parents' perceptions of their preschool children's gross motor abilities

Relationship between the plasma catecholamine, lactate and ventilatory responses to incremental exercise in individuals with spinal cord injury

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

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