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Reinke, Thomas – Exceptional Parent, 2011
In these challenging times of cutbacks in public funding for social services programs, parents and grass roots organizations continue to make a difference in their communities with innovative initiatives that are enhancing the lives of people with developmental and physical disabilities. In New York, a track team of speedsters with disabilities is…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Program Development, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Biller, Lowell – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1978
The author traces the growth of wheelchair track and field as a popular form of recreation for handicapped individuals throughout the world. (SBH)
Descriptors: Athletics, Physical Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Track and Field
Practical Pointers, 1979
The booklet discusses training methods and approaches for wheelchair track and field. Detailed information and charts are presented on types of workouts (such as interval, distance, rhythm, speed play, and pace work) and mechanics of track events. A section on relay strategy and coaching approaches concludes the document. (CL)
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Physical Disabilities, Track and Field, Training Methods
Hurst, Judith A. – 1984
The relationship between achievement in track and field events (60, 100, 200, 400 meter runs and shotput, discus, and javelin throws) and selected physiological parameters (grip strength, body fat, vital lung capacity, and cardiovascular efficiency) of 20 wheelchair athletes was investigated. Results of track and field events were obtained from…
Descriptors: Athletics, Exercise Physiology, Muscular Strength, Physical Disabilities
Practical Pointers, 1980
The article discusses training and competing in wheelchair sports. General principles of training, including scheduling and content considerations, are listed. Principles for specific wheelchair events (shotput, discus, and javelin) are detailed. A final part addresses training for the wheelchair pentathlon, which includes archery, swimming,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Competition, Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Louisiana State Dept. of Education, Baton Rouge. – 1989
This resource guide for the conduct of athletic competition for physically disabled students in Louisiana includes policies and procedures for statewide implementation, official rules for competition, and copies of all forms needed for program development. The guide contains three sections. The first section covers organizational structure for…
Descriptors: Athletics, Check Lists, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education