Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2015
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an eight-week surfing intervention for 16 children with disabilities. The assessment procedure consisted of pre and post physical fitness measures to determine the benefits of this intervention. Our results showed an overall improvement in upper body strength (right: P = 0.024, left: P = 0.022), core strength (P = 0.002) and cardiorespiratory endurance (P = 0.013). This research is the first of its kind, illustrating the feasibility and effectiveness of a surfing intervention on improving the physical fitness of children with disabilities.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Armitano, C. N., Clapham, E. D., Lamont, L. S., & Audette, J. G. (2015). Benefits of Surfing for Children with Disabilities: A Pilot Study. Palaestra, 29(3), 31-34. doi: 10.18666/PALAESTRA-2015-V29-I3-6912
Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.18666/PALAESTRA-2015-V29-I3-6912
Comment
Jennifer Audette is in the Department of Physical Therapy.
Emily D. Clapham and Linda S. Lamont are in the Department of Kinesiology.
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