Skalko, Thomas K.

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The Effects of a Supplemental Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise Program on the Physical Fitness Levels of Special Olympic Athletes 2012 690045 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 developmental disabilities who also ...
A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF TAI CHI AND MATTER OF BALANCE ON MEASURES OF BALANCE AND FALL EFFICACY IN OLDER ADULTS 2012 690045 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 group (n = 12). The study com...
EXPLORING ADAPTED SPORTS AND COMPETENCE RELATEDNESS AND AUTONOMY IN CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES 2012 690045 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 to others; and autonomy a perc...
The Current Profile of Aquatic Rehabilitation Fitness and Training Practitioners 2011 690045 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 rehabilitation of various condi...