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Legislation on physical activity related to health implications for persons with disabilities.(Legislative Update)
- Article from:
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Palaestra
- Article date:
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January 1, 2008
- Author:
- Auxter, David A.; Arnhold, Robert W.
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There are many pieces of legislation that can have implications for persons with disabilities related to physical activity and health promotion. It has been established that regular, moderate physical activity can assist in amelioration and prevention of secondary disabling conditions (Surgeon General's Call to Action, 2006). Through physical activity one derives health benefits for prevention of chronic health conditions (Healthy People 2000, 2010).
There are over 50 million persons with disabilities in the United States and 6.4 million children enrolled in special education services who can benefit from regular physical activity. With this number of constituents in need ...