Browsing Recreation and Leisure Studies by Author "Skalko, Thomas K."
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF TAI CHI AND MATTER OF BALANCE ON MEASURES OF BALANCE AND FALL EFFICACY IN OLDER ADULTS
Burgess, Lacey A. (East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two intervention strategies, Tai Chi (n = 12) and Matter of Balance (n = 13) on balance and fall efficacy of adults 65 years and older as compared to a control ... -
The Current Profile of Aquatic Rehabilitation, Fitness, and Training Practitioners
Langella, Joan M. (East Carolina University, 2010)Aquatic rehabilitation, fitness, and training practitioners are perceived as competent, knowledgeable, certified specialists who use a comprehensive therapeutic approach in combination with aquatic techniques to aid in the ... -
The Effects of a Mentoring Program on the Behavior Rating of Children
Baxter, Amy S. (East Carolina University, 2009)Many researchers have concluded that mentoring relationships are beneficial to children; however, research results are generally based on information collected from school officials and parents. While both sources are often ... -
The Effects of a Supplemental Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Program on the Physical Fitness Levels of Special Olympic Athletes
Miller, Sara E. (East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of participation in a supplemental aquatic fitness program on the physical fitness (muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility) of children with ... -
EXPLORING ADAPTED SPORTS AND COMPETENCE, RELATEDNESS, AND AUTONOMY IN CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Bell, Jennifer S. (East Carolina University, 2012)Self-determination theory states that humans have three basic psychological needs--competence, a feeling of effectiveness or achievement through the completion of a task; relatedness, a sense of belonging or connectedness ...