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Pennell, Adam; Patey, Matthew; Fisher, Jenna; Brian, Ali – Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science, 2022
Falls are a significant medical and economical concern worldwide. Younger individuals with visual impairment (VI) may be more susceptible to falling and fall-related injuries when compared to peers without a VI. Self-perceived balance confidence is a psychological construct that may predict and/or mediate fall- or other health-related outcomes in…
Descriptors: Psychomotor Skills, Self Efficacy, Accidents, Injuries
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Seymour, Clancy; Garrison, Mark – Quest, 2015
Building on recent discussions regarding how current national standards for physical education promote cognitive outcomes over physical outcomes, the authors explore how a new era in high-stakes testing is also contributing to an emphasis on the cognitive, over the physical. While high-stakes testing has been linked to reducing the amount of…
Descriptors: Physical Education, High Stakes Tests, National Standards, Cognitive Ability
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Lieberman, Lauren J.; Schedlin, Haley; Pierce, Tristan – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2009
This article presents strategies for jumping rope for children with visual impairments. Giving choices related to the types of rope and the use of mats is important. In addition, using appropriate instructional strategies and modifications will make jumping rope a skill that the children will enjoy and will lead to their involvement in other…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Visual Impairments, Physical Fitness, Games