In the United Kingdom the provision of day services for mentally handicapped adults is the responsibility of the Social Services Department of the area in which the person resides, and this has been provided mainly in the form of adult training centres (ATCs). In addition, there are a number...
This review examines recent scientific studies that reveal the positive impacts of nature-based recreational activities on children's overall health and well-being. Of the 59 articles reviewed, 23 demonstrated direct positive health effects, while 36 indicated indirect benefits. The 23 articles, discuss...
Tennis enthusiasts can showcase their skills on the well-maintained tennis courts, while water sports lovers can try their hand at a variety of non-motorized water activities. For those seeking a relaxing day by the water, the resort offers a private beach where you can soak up the sun and...
Leisure education: a model facilitating community integration for moderately/severely mentally retarded adults. Moderately and severely retarded adults have traditionally either been excluded from community recreation activities or involved in segregated programmes. ... AB Pollingue,HB Cobb - 《Therapeutic Re...
A Facility-wide Approach to Recreation Programming for Adults Who Are Severely and Profoundly Retarded recreational activitiesTherapeutic recreationA facility-wide recreation program was designed and implemented in order to increase staff and client participation in... MR Burch,M Reiss,JS Bailey - 《Ther...
Presents a set of guidelines on parental involvement in children's sports and recreational activities. Appreciation of the developmental differences in children; Positive motivation; Development of decision-making skills; Setting coaching goals; Giving coaching feedback; Spontaneity and chaos in the ...
permanent physical, mental, or sensory impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. 4. If I am partially disabled do I qualify for the Access ...
The objective of the study was to examine the effect of an outdoor program including health-enhancing and recreational physical activities in urban parks on physical and emotional status of the elderly. The following methods were used in the study: physical activity was assessed wi...
Evidence of prospective associations between participation in sports and recreational activities (SRAs) and health outcomes at the population level are scarce. We investigated the associations between participation in SRAs and 6﹜ear incidence of hypertension, diabetes and obesity in a cohort of mid゛ge...
Ann Kolanowski, PhD, RNLinda L. Buettner, PhD, CTRSKolanowski, A.; & Buettner, L. L. (2004) Promoting health in community-dwelling older adults using recreational activities. American Journal of Recreation Therapy 3 (1): 20-8.