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Peer reviewedChristie, Irene – Physical Educator, 1985
The author reviews the literature on aquatic activity for the disabled, discussing the physical, physiological, psychological, and sociological benefits of swimming and water safety activities. Unique properties of water and legal requirements regarding physical education of the handicapped, specifically citing the development of skills in…
Descriptors: Aquatic Sports, Cardiovascular System, Compliance (Legal), Normalization (Handicapped)
