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Physical Activity and Life Satisfaction in Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals

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Łabudzki J., Tasiemski T.

Human Movement

2013

vol. 14

issue 3

210-216

Purpose. Physical activity (PA) is known to have a positive influence on many physical and psychological aspects of human life. Despite the many benefits of an active lifestyle, the majority of adults in Western Europe do not perform regular PA, and this is especially so for adults with a disability, such as the blind and visually impaired. The purpose of this study was to assess the type and intensity of physical activity and subjective quality of life (life satisfaction) of blind and visually impaired individuals living in Poland and to analyze for potential differences in terms of their physical activity levels. Method. The short form International Physical Activity Questionnaire and the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire were administered to a sample of eighty-two individuals (mean age 38 years) with varying degrees of vision loss. Results. The study found that more than 50% of the respondents were classified as being highly active and that the total sample was “rather satisfied” with life “as a whole”. The level of PA performed was significantly positively correlated with the level of life satisfaction. Conclusions. PA increases the subjective quality of life in blind and visually impaired individuals.

Kształtowanie koordynacyjnych zdolności motorycznych chłopców z dysfunkcją narządu wzroku – eksperyment pedagogiczny / For motion of motor coordination abilities in boys with visual impairment – pedagogical experiment

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Gawlik K., Zwierzchowska A.

Physiotherapy

2011

vol. 19

issue 2

21-27

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a specially designed exercise program might significantly improve the development of motor coordination abilities in visually impaired children during physical education lessons. Blind and visually impaired boys aged 13-14 years participated in the study. The experimental (E) and the control (C) groups consisted of 9 boys. During each physical education class, a set of specific exercises was applied to develop four motor coordination abilities in the experimental group: space-time orientation, dynamic balance, speed of reaction, frequency of movements. The program was implemented during a 6 months period. Physical education classes enriched with a program to assist the development of motor coordination abilities in boys with visual dysfunction significantly improved space-time orientation and speed of reaction. Changes in balance and frequency of movement were insignificant.

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Kształtowanie koordynacyjnych zdolności motorycznych chłopców z dysfunkcją narządu wzroku – eksperyment pedagogiczny / For motion of motor coordination abilities in boys with visual impairment – pedagogical experiment