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Direct linkGuerra, Nichole; Neumeier, William H.; Breslin, Lauren; Geer, Betty; Thirumalai, Mohanraj; Ervin, David A.; Rimmer, James H. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Coaching log notes for 15 participants from a 24-week blended online and telehealth randomized controlled trial were analyzed using thematic analysis and analyst triangulation to determine the factors that facilitated participant adherence to weight loss strategies, use of technology, and motivational interviewing. Several participants reported…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Intellectual Disability, Online Courses, Blended Learning
Peer reviewedLooney, Marilyn A.; Rimmer, James H. – Journal of Applied Measurement, 2003
Developed an instrument to measure the aerobic exercise equipment preference of a frail older population and applied many-facet Rasch analysis to study construct validity and equipment preferences. Results for 16 participants show the usefulness of many-facet Rasch analysis in guiding instrument revision. (SLD)
Descriptors: Construct Validity, Exercise, Older Adults, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedRimmer, James H. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1989
This article provides the physical education instructor with important guidelines that should be followed when developing exercise programs for children with asthma. (IAH)
Descriptors: Asthma, Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise
Rimmer, James H. – 1996
This fact sheet uses a question-and-answer format to summarize issues related to physical fitness in people with mental retardation. Questions and answers address the following topics: a definition of "physical fitness"; the components of physical fitness (muscle strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and cardiovascular endurance);…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Exercise, Health Promotion, Health Related Fitness
Peer reviewedLooney, Marilyn A.; Rimmer, James H. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1997
Reports a study that examined the effects of a 15-week aerobic activity program on high school students' cholesterol levels. Analysis of control and participating students indicated that there were significant reductions in total cholesterol in the training group. There were no significant differences between groups in high density lipoprotein…
Descriptors: Aerobics, Cardiovascular System, Exercise, Health Related Fitness
Rimmer, James H.; Heller, Tamar; Wang, Edward; Valerio, Irene – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
The effectiveness of an exercise training program for 52 adults with Down syndrome (M age = 39.4 years) was evaluated. The training program consisted of cardiovascular (30 minutes) and strength exercise (15 minutes) for 12 weeks, 3 days a week for 45-minutes per session. Compared to control subjects, the training group improved significantly in…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Muscular Strength, Developmental Disabilities, Body Weight
Heller, Tamar; Hsieh, Kelly; Rimmer, James H. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 2004
Attitudinal and psychosocial outcomes of a fitness and health education program for adults with Down syndrome were examined. Participants were 53 adults with Down syndrome ages 30 years and older (29 females, 24 males, M age = 39.72 years) who were randomized into a training (n = 32) or control group (n = 21). The training group participated in a…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Life Satisfaction, Depression (Psychology), Down Syndrome
