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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ887143
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Jun
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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Health-Related Fitness of Youths with Visual Impairments
Lieberman, Lauren J.; Byrne, Heidi; Mattern, Craig O.; Watt, Celia A.; Fernandez-Vivo, Margarita
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v104 n6 p349-359 Jun 2010
This study analyzed the passing rates on five health-related fitness items on the Brockport Physical Fitness Test of youths aged 10-17 with visual impairments. It found that the youths had low passing rates on upper-body strength, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Body Composition, Visual Impairments, Physical Fitness, Preadolescents, Adolescents, Human Body, Muscular Strength, Measures (Individuals), Physical Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alaska; Puerto Rico
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