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Encouraging Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Physical Activity

Posted on August 31, 2011 by ODPHP

Recruitment is one of the biggest challenges that I have noticed regarding physical activity programs for people with disabilities. I experienced this first hand several years ago, when I was developing adaptive sports and exercise programs for students with disabilities at Kent State University. I remember I was very excited for the opportunity to provide such programs to students with disabilities, and also to have have students try activities that they did not think they could do, or that they knew existed.…

News & Reports 7/14/10

Posted on July 14, 2010 by ODPHP

This week, we highlight promising physical activity programs for school children, as well as adults with disabilities:

Conflict resolution, physical activity drive playground program (Source: The Meadville Tribune) Description of the Peaceful Playground program, designed to increase physical activity and decrease bullying during recess.

Disabilities are no hurdle to exercise (Source: Delaware Online) Examples of successful physical activity programs for adults with disabilities. …

Marketing to the Masses of Baby Boomers!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by ODPHP

By NCHPAD

Fitness center participant at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

I don’t know about you, but I’m getting older. Thank goodness it’s not just me! It is estimated that by 2030, one out of every 5 Americans will be 65 years of age or older. As Baby Boomers age, society needs to change to accommodate demands of this growing percentage. …

Meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines – A Call to Fitness Professionals

Posted on February 24, 2010 by ODPHP

By NCHPAD

Physical activity has been shown to improve cardiovascular and muscular fitness, mental health, and the ability to perform activities of daily living. And though I hope it’s of no surprise, this holds true for everyone.

For the most part, the guidelines for people with disabilities are not much different from the guidelines designated for “active” adults. …