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Relationship between disability orientation and participation of children with disabilities in aquatic programs

Creator:

Schram, Bridgette M.

Abstract:

Increased physical activity (PA) in children has been linked to improved quality of life, as well as the establishment of life-long PA habits that lead to improved health outcomes. The literature suggests that children who participate in organized sport programs engage in more PA than children who do not. Notably,...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis
Multiple Sclerosis and Wellness : How Self-Compassion Influences Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life

Creator:

Nery, Mara B.

Abstract:

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system, and impacts the lives of over 400,000 individuals in the US. These individuals face unpredictable relapses of disabling conditions, are less active and experience poorer quality of life than the general population. Health professionals are challenged to...

Resource Type:

Dissertation
Does Disability Severity Matter? The Daily Lives of Parent Caregivers of Children with Developmental Disabilities

Creator:

Fenn, Meghann L.

Abstract:

Individuals with disabilities and their parents, even within specific disability diagnoses, have diverse life experiences and trajectories. The current study focuses on parents of individuals with developmental disabilities. Developmental disabilities (DD) are a diverse group of severe chronic conditions evident at birth or acquired during childhood that affect major life...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis