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Peer reviewedBlessing, 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
Peer reviewedPommering, Thomas L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1994
Evaluation of a 10-week aerobic exercise program on 14 community-based adults with mental retardation found a 91.3% attendance rate and significant increases in maximal oxygen consumption, oxygen pulse, maximum ventilation, exercise stress test duration, and flexibility. However, no significant changes were observed in weight or body composition.…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Body Composition, Body Weight
