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Assisted workouts: starting my own workout program.

Douglas Cousminer1

  • 1University of Central Florida, Orlando 32816, USA. frozen100@hotmail.com

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|January 14, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Assisted Workouts program helps students with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, achieve fitness goals. This initiative provides essential gym equipment assistance, promoting inclusive exercise environments.

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Area of Science:

  • Disability Studies
  • Exercise Science
  • Higher Education

Background:

  • Undergraduate students with disabilities face challenges in accessing and utilizing university fitness facilities.
  • Cerebral palsy presents specific physical barriers to independent exercise.
  • The University of Central Florida sought to improve inclusive fitness opportunities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the implementation and benefits of the Assisted Workouts program.
  • To highlight the program's positive impact on students with disabilities.
  • To advocate for similar inclusive fitness initiatives in educational settings.

Main Methods:

  • Initiation of the Assisted Workouts program in Spring 2003.
  • Provision of tailored assistance for students needing help with gym equipment.
  • Focus on individual needs related to disability or injury.

Main Results:

  • The program proved highly beneficial for the student with cerebral palsy.
  • It successfully facilitated regular exercise participation.
  • The program created a pathway for other students with disabilities or injuries to use gym equipment.

Conclusions:

  • Inclusive exercise programs are crucial for university students with disabilities.
  • Assisted workouts can effectively remove barriers to physical activity.
  • The Assisted Workouts model demonstrates a successful approach to adaptive fitness in higher education.

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