Friday, March 20, 2015: 4:30 PM-5:45 PM
Convention Center: 211
Physical Activity: Family and Community Engagement
Intended Audience: K-12, Post Secondary Instructor/Faculty
| Speakers: | Thomas E. Moran, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA; and JMU Students, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA |
Limited physical activity is a great concern for individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities are three times as likely to be overweight/obese, have cardiac and/or respiratory issues, etc. (Rimmer, 2008). In this session, we will share a physical activity mentoring program called Overcoming Barriers (OB). OB creates physical activity opportunities within schools, community venues, and college/university settings. The session will discuss the benefits of having a program, the steps needed to create and launch a program, as well as the challenges of making the program an essential part of the community.
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