ERIC Number: EJ1265122
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019
Pages: 15
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ISSN: EISSN-1934-5283
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Service Learning in Physical Therapy Professional Education: Student Reflections of the Special Olympics FUNfitness Program
Tapley, Stasia; Tapley, Howell; Idlewine, Tiffany; Kiesel, John
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education, v11 n3 p33-47 2019
The Special Olympics (SO) FUNfitness Program involves a comprehensive screening for flexibility, strength, balance, and aerobic fitness for individuals with intellectual disability (ID). Doctor of Physical Therapy students at Indiana State University administer the program yearly as part of the Indiana SO Summer Games. Thematic analysis of student reflections revealed increased awareness of individuals with ID, both beneficial and challenging aspects of the experience, and increased likelihood of working with underserved populations in the future.
Descriptors: Service Learning, Physical Therapy, Allied Health Occupations Education, Graduate Students, Professional Education, Intellectual Disability, Athletics, Student Attitudes
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education. Tirey Hall Room 132 A, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Web site: https://discovery.indstate.edu/jcehe/index.php/joce/index
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana
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