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Blessing, D. L.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1993
This study examined effects of a 16-week aerobic exercise training program on the cardiovascular fitness and body composition of 30 students with visual impairments. In comparison with traditional physical education provided to sighted students, the exercise training program resulted in a significant increase in cardiovascular fitness and a…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Aerobics, Body Composition, Exercise
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Pommering, Thomas L.; And Others – Mental Retardation, 1994
Evaluation of a 10-week aerobic exercise program on 14 community-based adults with mental retardation found a 91.3% attendance rate and significant increases in maximal oxygen consumption, oxygen pulse, maximum ventilation, exercise stress test duration, and flexibility. However, no significant changes were observed in weight or body composition.…
Descriptors: Adults, Aerobics, Body Composition, Body Weight
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Safrit, M. J.; And Others – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1988
Discussion of the evaluation of courseware focuses on a study conducted to evaluate the Health and Fitness Assessment (HAFA) program, which was designed to elicit problem solving skills to assess health and fitness parameters and develop exercise prescriptions. Protocol analysis is described and the analysis of interpretive statements is…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Exercise
National Survey of Student Engagement, 2004
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) documents dimensions of quality in undergraduate education and provides information and assistance to colleges, universities, and other organizations to improve student learning. Its primary activity is annually surveying college students to assess the extent to which they engage in educational…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, National Surveys, Student Surveys, Undergraduate Students