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. …
This week, we share abstracts for a few soon-to-be-published (March 2010) studies on physical activity during various life stages:
• Social-Cognitive Correlates of Physical Activity in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Middle-School Girls: Two-year Prospective Study (Source: Journal of Pediatric Psychology) Outcomes from the nationwide Trials of Activity for Adolescent Girls study.…
The 2010 Olympics are in full swing. This week, we take a look at media attention beyond the medal count and explore the influence of the Winter Games.
• Winter Olympics pique interest in speed skating (Source: Gazette.net) Inspired by the likes of Apolo Ohno, Maryland teens discover their own need for speed.…
By APTA
The benefits of physical activity are well documented and participation in regular physical activity can prevent or reduce the risk of numerous diseases and health conditions. In addition, physical activity has been shown to improve a person’s function and allow him or her to better participate in their chosen life roles.…