PALAESTRA Issue Contents, Vol. 17 No. 1

> PALAESTRA Issue Contents, Vol. 17 No. 1

Winter Issue

Winter 2001
Vol. 17, No. 1


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Impressions from Australia - The Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games
The world's second largest sporting event held in 2000 is covered by Diane H. Craft, who presents a montage of impressions gathered during seven days of these "best ever" Games.
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Modifying Sport Psychology Services for Athletes with Cerebral Palsy - Suggestions for Professional Practice

The purpose of this article is to provide practitioners and sport psychology consultants with some considerations for working with athletes with CP. Interventions are identified by authors Stephen J. Page and Valerie K. Wayda that could be implemented, along with modifications in interventions practitioners may need to make.
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Adapted Equipment to Enhance an Adapted Aquatic Program -
PART 1: New Twists to Conventional Equipment

Christine Stopka gives practical information for adapted equipment to be used in an aquatic setting. Most of the equipment ideas are inexpensive and many can be made from common household items. __________________

Swim Therapy - How I Learned To Love It
Recovering from a stroke, Thomas Matola finds water therapy a rewarding and fun part of his rehabilitation efforts.
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Influences of Parents and School on Sports Participation and Fitness Levels of Deaf Children

This study and article, by M. Kathleen Ellis, evaluates effects of student residential status and parental hearing level on physical fitness levels and community sports involvement of children who are deaf.
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Plus our regular Department features :

Editor's Corner (Disability Sport...Is There Something Wrong? )
Bits & Pieces (short stories of interest in the disability arena)
Sport Nutrition (Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine)
Publication Reviews (reviews of helpful books and videos)
Legislative Update (covers strategies for Federal Physical Activity Legislation)
Calendar of Events (see what is happening nationally and internationally)
APAC Action (the Adapted Physical Activity Council, a council of AAHPERD, provides timely information)
National Scene (Disability Sports Organizations officially members of the COSD provide updates on their activities for PALAESTRA readers)
Research Application (What is a stroke?)
Issues (The Obesity Epidemic - America's Most Pressing Health Concern)
And Much, Much, More .....


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