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ERIC Number: EJ608108
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
Physical Activity of Children with and without Mental Retardation in Inclusive Recess Settings.
Lorenzi, David G.; Horvat, Michael; Pellegrini, Anthony D.
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v35 n2 p160-67 Jun 2000
A study compared physical activity levels of 17 typical elementary school children and 17 with mental retardation in inclusive recess settings. Boys with mental retardation demonstrated higher activity counts and heart rates than boys without mental retardation while no group differences were apparent on an observational checklist. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, Mental Retardation, Physical Activities, Playground Activities, Recess Breaks, Recreational Activities
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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