PALAESTRA Issue Contents, Vol. 16 No. 3

Summer Issue

Summer 2000
Vol. 16, No. 3


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Use of Physical Activity to Improve Behavior of Children with Autism - Two for One Benefits

Levels of physical activity and behaviors of children with autism may be positively impacted through participating in structured physical activity programs. Find out what benefits come from these activities. John O'Connor, Ron French, and Hester Henderson are the authors of this important article.
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Leadership in Disability Sport, Adapted Physical Education, & Therapeutic Recreation - Part 2

For the second time in our 16-year publishing history, PALAESTRA pays tribute to individuals who have made significant contributions and have spent the majority of their professional lives giving leadership within the areas of sport, physical education, & recreation for those with disabilities. Four leaders in disability sport were honored in our previous issue (Spring, '00, Vol. 16, No. 2). Meet the next five outstanding leaders in adapted physical education in our upcoming issue!
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Spinal Cord Injury - Part I - Where Are We Now?
Are There Cures in the Future?

This article and the next, Part II, (Fall '00, Vol. 16, No. 4) present the current status of research into cures for spinal cord injury (SCI), and types of therapies that will allow the body to be healed. Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky gives an overview of what SCI is and where the scientific world is headed to find treatments and cures.
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Periodized Weight Training for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries

James B. Wise & Paul Roberts discuss the role muscular strength plays in the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. Research indicates that people with spinal cord injures perform activities of daily living better with increased strength. Read about a periodized weight training program.
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Shaping Up for Sydney

As a Paralympic/USA Swim Team hopeful, Gregory Burns was given the opportunity to train at the Olympic Park in Sydney. Greg shares his experiences both in the pool and around Sydney as the Australians and athletes gear up for both the Olympic & Paralympic Games.
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Plus our regular Department features :

Editor's Corner (Sponsorship of WCD - An Extension of Knowledge & Advocacy)
Letters to the Editor (our readers speak out and share ideas)
Bits & Pieces (short stories of interest in the disability arena)
Sport Nutrition (Energy Bars: Better than a Banana?)
Publication Reviews (reviews of helpful books and videos)
Legislative Update (Physical Education for Progress Act [PEP] Update)
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)
Focus on Training (meet Aimee Bruder, swimmer hoping to qualify for the 2000 Paralympic Games)
Issues (Current Status of Air Travel for Those with Disabilities - Achievements and Remaining Issues)
And Much, Much, More .....


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