Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2014
Abstract
Educational aquatic programming offers necessary physical activity opportunities to children with disabilities and the benefits of aquatic activities are more pronounced for children with disabilities than for their able-bodied peers. Similar benefits could potentially be derived from surfing in the ocean. This article describes an adapted surfing program that was designed to develop and enhance the children's strength, flexibility, range of motion, coordination, balance, and psychosocial development. Throughout the program, the children and their surf instructors were encouraged to set realistic individual goals. Many positive outcomes were derived from the project, including gains in social development and self-confidence.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Emily D. Clapham, Cortney N. Armitano, Linda S. Lamont & Jennifer G. Audette (2014) The Ocean as a Unique Therapeutic Environment: Developing a Surfing Program, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 85:4, 8-14, DOI: 10.1080/07303084.2014.884424
Available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2014.884424
Comment
Jennifer G. Audette is from the Department of Physical Therapy.
Emily D. Clapham and Linda S. Lamont are in the Department of Kinesiology.
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