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Reliability of a one-mile Rockport Fitness Walking Test

Creator:

Laurie, Nicolette E.

Abstract:

A modified version of the Rockport Fitness Walking Test (RFWT) has been determined to be reliable for persons with mental retardation. Previous investigations have used one pacer for each participant. While this protocol may be reliable, it is not likely feasible in most school or community-based settings. Therefore, the purpose...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American College of Sports
A comparative investigation on the efficacy of integrated and segregated physical education settings for students with disabilities

Creator:

Perkins, Jennifer L.

Abstract:

The purpose of this investigation was to compare the effectiveness of integrated and segregated settings in elementary physical education. The efficacy of each setting was measured by the quantity of opportunities to respond (OTR) and the quality of those responses. This study examined the frequency and motor appropriateness of OTRs...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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says. 2 The concept of the LRE was first introduced in PL 94-142 Education of All Handicapped