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  • The accuracy of pedometers for adults with Down syndrome during controlled and free-walking conditions

    Creator:
    Pitchford, Edward Andrew
    Abstract:
    It has been demonstrated that walking is the most common form of physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities, including Down syndrome (DS). The pedometer is common measurement tool to quantify steps walked, yet there is little evidence of the psychometric properties for individuals with intellectual disabilities, particularly DS. Thus,...
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    Masters Thesis
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    instrument can be used for the measurement of walking activity. Given the common sources of error that

  • 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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    : Reliability of a One Mile Rockport Fitness, Walking Test Abstract approved: Douglas H. Collier A modified

  • Increasing physical activity in adults : identifying mechanisms of goal-setting theory

    Creator:
    Moon, Dal-Hyun
    Abstract:
    Walking is the most popular type of physical activity among the adult population in the United States including individuals with disabilities. Considering the popularity of the activity, walking-related physical activity should be a focus of health promotion campaigns among the adult population. Rhodes and Nigg (2011) suggested that employing theory-based...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Joonkoo Yun Walking is the most popular type of physical activity among the adult