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The Effects of Regular Exercise Programs for Visually Impaired and Sighted Schoolchildren.

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Blessing, D. L.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993

This study examined effects of a 16-week aerobic exercise training program on the cardiovascular fitness and body composition of 30 students with visual impairments. In comparison with traditional physical education provided to sighted students, the exercise training program resulted in a significant increase in cardiovascular fitness and a…

Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Aerobics, Body Composition, Exercise

The Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Psychological and Behavioral Variables of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: A Critical Review.

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Gabler-Halle, Debra; And Others – Research in Developmental Disabilities, 1993

This article reviews and critiques the literature on the effects of participation in aerobic exercise on psychological/behavioral variables for persons with mental retardation and associated disabilities. Findings suggested that participation in an exercise program produces immediate, but not durable, benefits in the psychological and behavioral…

Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Aerobics, Behavior Patterns, Maintenance