Choices and Challenges: Physical Activity and People with Disabilities

作者: Norma J. Stumbo , Shane Pegg

DOI: 10.1080/11745398.2004.10600945

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摘要: Abstract While it is widely known that physical activity a prerequisite to maintaining good health, few Australians and Americans meet the recommended guidelines of 30 minutes moderate per day, for five or more days week. It also accepted that, if individuals were adhere these guidelines, significant physical, social psychological benefits would be achieved. The same two facts, although not as well researched in general population, are becoming evident people with disabilities. This article reviews concepts statistics related disabilities Australia United States, highlights most crucial yet overlooked barriers considerations programming have previously gone unrecognised by leisure service providers. paper seeks challenge providers create improved inc...

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