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The Assessment of the Quality of Life in Visually Impaired People with Different Level of Physical Activity

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Kamelska A. M., Mazurek K.
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Quality of life (QOL) is associated with factors such as health, physical functioning, life satisfaction, a sense of happiness, and others. In case of disabled people, much attention is paid to their QOL rather than only the improvement of physiological variables. In a group of blind and visually impaired people, the effect of physical activity (PA) on the socialization process, the ability to explore own personality traits, developing creativity, and more motivation and desire to overcome the difficulties associated with visual impairment were observed. The study involved 53 people: visually impaired (NT) sedentary lifestyle people (n=18; 51±12 years) and visually impaired tandem cycling athletes (N) (n=17; 42±13 years). Properly sighted people (P) (n=18; 38±12 years) were partners in tandem with visually impaired athletes. To determine the level of PA, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used. The WHO-Quality of Life (WHO-QOL-BREF), the National Eye Institute 25-item Visual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25, version 2000), and the Retina AMD Poland Association questionnaire were used to assess QOL. In visually impaired athletes, significantly greater PA with moderate intensity, moving by bike, and energy expenditure for vigorous recreational exercise and sport in leisuretime was found. Sedentary lifestyle people mainly participated in moderate physical activity around the house. Significant greater satisfaction with health was observed in the case of visually impaired athletes in comparison with NT. All disabled groups rarely had negative feelings such as despair, depression, and anxiety. Moderate correlations between variables according to physical activity and quality of life in all participants were observed. The meaningfulness of life and life satisfaction also depended on cycling training and moderate physical activity around the house. The obtained data indicate that all available forms of regular PA in visually impaired people could have a beneficial effect on their quality of life.
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The influence of training loads on the sports results of athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m races

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Bednarczuk G., Rutkowska I., Skowroński W.
Polish Journal of Sport and Tourism
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2013
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vol. 20
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issue 4
259-263
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Introduction. The increased level in competition and growing interest in sports for the disabled means that the training process of these people is the subject of studies and analysis. The main objective of this study was to identify the structure of the training loads in athletes with visual impairments in the 800 and 1500 m runs, in relation to sports performance. Material and methods. Seven annual trainings cycles of two groups (A, n=8, B, n=5) of athletes with visual impairments (medalists and participants of the Paralympic Games, World Championships, European Championships and multiple Polish masters), engaged in the 800 and 1500 m races, from the years 1998-2000 and 2003-2008 were evaluated. To analyze and evaluate the training loads, based on training logs two methods were used: Method I - based on an analysis of training documentation developed in the Department of Theory of Sport at the University of Physical Education in Warsaw. Method II - based on an assessment of the energy cost incurred for the implementation of training. Results. The analysis showed significant differences in the training process of the athletes of the two groups. The training of athletes from group A, was carried out mainly with the directed training method (61% of total load - TL) with low intensity - range 1 on a 5 point scale (74% TL), while group B - with special training method (76% TL) in second (2) range of intensity (71% TL). Conclusions. Training carried out by athletes from group B better reflects the specifications of middle distance runs, in comparison with group A, which could lead to a higher level of performance presented by the athletes of group B.
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Sonification: Review of Auditory Display Solutions in Electronic Travel Aids for the Blind

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Bujacz M., Strumiłło P.
Archives of Acoustics
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2016
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vol. 41
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issue 3
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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

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Gawlik K., Zwierzchowska A.
Physiotherapy
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2011
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vol. 19
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issue 2
21-27
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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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