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ERIC Number: EJ1127204
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0145-482X
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A Theory-Based Physical Education Intervention for Adolescents with Visual Impairments
Haegele, Justin A.; Poretta, David L.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v111 n1 p77-84 Jan-Feb 2017
Regular physical activity participation can have a positive impact on overall health. However, school-aged individuals with visual impairments tend to be less physically active than their peers without disabilities (Haegele & Porretta, 2015). Fortunately, preliminary intervention research suggests that physical activity levels of those with visual impairments can be improved (Haegele & Porretta, 2015). For example, Cervantes and Porretta (2013), using a social cognitive theory-based intervention, examined the effect of an after-school physical activity program on adolescents with visual impairments. Their study offered a nine-lesson program to four students at a residential school over a five-week period. Results indicated that leisure-time physical activity levels were enhanced by the intervention (Cervantes & Porretta, 2013).
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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