المؤلفون: Grosse, Susan J., Thompson, Donna, Association for Research, Administration, Professional Councils & Societies, Reston, VA.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 154

Descriptors: Aerobics, Aquatic Sports, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Athletics, Camping, Dance, Elementary Secondary Education, Health Promotion, Leisure Time, Lifetime Sports, Normalization (Disabilities), Outdoor Activities, Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Physical Fitness, Play, Preschool Education, Recreational Facilities, Safety Education, Student Participation, Table Tennis

Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

مستخلص: This book contains practical information that reflects new developments in sports participation for individuals with disabilities. The focus is on meeting the challenges of the outdoor environment, learning through appropriate and safe play, and keeping fit through active leisure. Specifics include practical aspects of camping and outdoor programs, teaching techniques for aquatic recreation and exercise, educational play for preschool children with disabilities, modifications for play equipment, and ideas for facilitating play skills. The publication is divided into three sections. (1) "Outdoor and Adventure Recreation" includes the following articles: "Practical Aspects of Camping for Individuals with Disabilities" (Susan F. McConnell), "Aquatic Adventure Recreation" (Susan J. Grosse), "Adventure Recreation Directory" (Susan J. Gavron), and "Outdoor and Adventure Programs: Complementing Individual Education Programs and Treatment Plan Objectives" (Gary M. Robb, Editor); (2) "Play Opportunities for All" is comprised of: "Creating Leisure Opportunities for Children with Disabilities" (Claire Foret, Mary Ann Loeffler, Marcia Jean Carter), "Educational Play for Preschool Children with Disabilities" (Michael Horvat, D. Michael Malone, Teresa Deener), "Facilitating Play Skills: A Developmental Approach for Children with Disabilities" (Sally Leme), "Play Equipment" (James F. Cowart), "Project SIMPLE: Activities for Individuals with Sensory Impairments and Multihandicaps" (Lauren Lieberman), and "Table Games for Leisure and Education" (Susan J. Grosse); and (3)"Fitness and Leisure" contains: "Aerobic Dance" (Susan J. Grosse), "Water Exercise" (Sharon Burgess, Tim Davis), and "Physical Fitness Assessment: Some Questions and Answers" (Francis X. Short). (LL)

المؤلفون: Meredith, Sydney

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 229

Descriptors: Aerobics, Dietetics, Elementary Secondary Education, Exercise, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Holistic Approach, Lifetime Sports, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Reference Materials, Resource Materials, Teacher Certification

مستخلص: This book presents a holistic approach to fitness, opens channels of information, and identifies useful resources and references. After an introduction to the subject of health related fitness, the book presents 12 chapters answering the following questions: (1) Why Not Be Fit? (2) What Is Physical Fitness? (3) Why Participate in Fitness? (4) What Is Aerobic Exercise? (5) What Are Your Aerobic Workout Alternatives? (6) Who Should Participate and What Pre-exercise Steps Should They Take? (7) How Do You Begin an Exercise Program? (8) How Do You Select, Evaluate, and Get the Most from Your Fitness Class? (9) How Do You Work Out on Your Own? (10) What Are the Basics of a Proper Diet? (11) How Do You Lose Fat Weight? and (12) How Do You Prevent Health Problems? A book bibliography, additional book resources, glossary, index, 14 tables, 2 charts, and 2 worksheets are included. Appendices include information about professional associations offering teacher certification programs, and sources of referenced magazines, abstracts of reference books and recommended magazines, a list of newsletters, and a section on bolstering personal appearance. (LL)

المؤلفون: Astrand, Per Olaf

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 50

Descriptors: Aerobics, Body Weight, Cardiovascular System, Eating Habits, Exercise (Physiology), Lifetime Sports, Muscular Strength, Nutrition, Physical Fitness, Physical Health

مستخلص: The need for physical activity to maintain good health is emphasized in this book. Regular exercise and a balanced diet are regarded as being of prime importance. The nutritional and caloric values of various diets are discussed in relation to their energy producing potential as well as their effect on body weight. Photographs, charts, and line drawings accompany the text. A list of sports and their relative effectiveness in promoting physical fitness is appended. (JD)

Journal Code: RIENOV1978

المؤلفون: Council of Europe, Strasbourg (France).

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 109

Descriptors: Adult Education, Aerobics, Exercise, Foreign Countries, Government Role, Gymnastics, Lifetime Sports, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Physical Recreation Programs

مصطلحات جغرافية: France

مستخلص: The following papers were prepared for a seminar on sport for older people: (1) "Gerontological Aspects of Physical Exercise" (Eino Heikkinen); (2) "Sporting Activities in the Individual Life from the View of Older Persons" (Henning Allmer); (3) "Reasons Why Decision-Makers Should Urge Old People to Practise Physical and Sporting Activities" (Camus); (4) "Physical Activities for the Elderly" (H. Levarlet-Joye); (5) "50--All to Play for--The Sports Council's Campaign for the 'Middle-Aged'" (E. Dendy); (6) "Sport for Older People in Switzerland: Structure and Problems" (Schneiter); (7) "Concepts Underlying Dutch Government Policy on Sport for Older Persons" (T. Straub); and (8) "The Trainer in Senior Sport in the Federal Republic of Germany" (Dr. Meusel). (JD)

Journal Code: RIENOV1985

المؤلفون: Goodrick, G. Ken, Iammarino, Nicholas K.

المصدر: Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance. Jan 1982 53(1):48-50.

Peer Reviewed: Y

Page Count: 3

Descriptors: Aerobics, Curriculum Development, Exercise Physiology, Jogging, Life Style, Lifetime Sports, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Psychological Characteristics, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Teaching Methods

مستخلص: New approaches to teaching aerobic life-styles in secondary schools are suggested, focusing on three components: (1) the psychological benefits of aerobic activity; (2) alternative aerobic programs at nonschool locations; and (3) the development of an aerobics curriculum to help maintain an active life-style after graduation. (JN)

Journal Code: CIJMAY1982

المؤلفون: Simmons, Thurman

المصدر: Journal of Physical Education and Recreation. Mar 1979 50(3):61-61.

Peer Reviewed: N

Page Count: 1

Descriptors: Aerobics, Course Descriptions, Curriculum, Exercise (Physiology), Lifetime Sports, Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Running, Secondary Education

مستخلص: A high school class in running for physical fitness is described; the course is designed to introduce students to lifetime aerobic fitness. (JMF)

Journal Code: CIJNOV1979