EXSC 4100 Adapted Physical Activity -
Midterm Study Guide
person-first terminology - ANS-- emphasizes the *person before the disability*
-> depends on personal preference
physical activity guidelines - ANS-- *150 min.*/week *moderate* intensity
- *75 min.*/week *vigorous* intensity *aerobic* activity
certified inclusive fitness trainer (CIFT) for ACSM/NCHPAD - ANS-- understand the
prevalence of *disability*
- understand the need to *address disability issues* in field of health, exercise & fitness
- know the *Americans with Disabilities Act* & how it directly applies to the field
- develop *skills* to address disability concerns
- develop *awareness* of how disability subgroups differ from one another & general
public
- aware of useful *assistive technologies* & hoe to access them
locations CIFTs may work at - ANS-- medical fitness centers
- residential care facilities
- independent living centers
certified special populations specialist (NSCA) - ANS-- fitness professional
- using individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate & train special population
clients of all ages, preventively
- collaboration w/ healthcare professionals
-> regarding their health & fitness needs
- qualification to be a CIFT
qualifications to become a CIFT - ANS-- current *ACSM certification* or
*NCCA-accredited* health/fitness related certification (ACE, NCSF, NASM, NFPT,
NSCA, Cooper Institute...)
- *bachelor's* degree in *EXSC*, *recreation therapy* or *adapted physical education*
- current adult *CPR* & *AED* w/ practice skills
barriers to physical activity - ANS-- personal or environmental issues that hinder
participation in regular physical activity
- lack of:
,-> transportation, accessibility, cost
-> information on available/accessible facilities & programs
-> qualification of trainer/coach
-> perception of fitness facilities unfriendly to those "not normal"
federal laws - ANS-- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968
- Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 - ANS-- protects individuals w/ disabilities
from being discriminated against in workplace
- prohibits discrimination based on disability in all employment practices
- employers must take steps to accommodate individuals covered by the act
who are accommodated under the ADA? - ANS-- person w/ physical/mental impairment
limiting 1+ major life activity
- person w/ record of such impairment
- person regarded as having an impairment
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 - ANS-requires all buildings of the federal
government to be accessible to PWD
Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - ANS-banned discrimination on basis of
disability in all federally-funded programs, including public schools
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANS-- originally Public Law 94-142:
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
- establishes *Special Education*
5 Titles of ADA - ANS-- title I: employment
- title II: state/local government entities
- title II: transportation provisions
- title III: public accommodations
- title IV: telecommunications
- title V: miscellaneous provisions
title I: employment - ANS-- employers w/ 15+ employees *cannot* discriminate on
*disability*
- *hiring* & *firing* practices
, - make accommodations so PWD can do their jobs
-> flexible work schedule, assistive technologies
- restricts types of questions employer may ask during interview, regarding *disability*
title II: state/local government entities - ANS-- PWD given *equal opportunity* in
state/local govn. programs
- state/local govn. entities: make modifications to policies, practices & procedures
-> follow ADA standards for Accessible Design
- provide *effective communication* to those w/ communication disabilities
title II: transportation provisions - ANS-- prohibits discrimination on disability by *public
transportation* organizations
-> modifications of policies, practices & procedures
- provision of accessible vehicles
-> paratransit/transit provided for those w/out access to mainline services
title III: public accommodations - ANS-- private entities operating *public
accommodation* / *commercial facilities*
- access to any business
-> restaurants, movies, stores, privately owned fitness gyms
- transportation services, courses & examinations
- modify policies by private health clubs, etc.
- *readily achievable barrier removal*
Readily Achievable Barrier Removal - ANS-- remove any barriers to participation by
patrons w/ disabilities w/out too much difficulty/expense
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design
tile IV: telecommunications - ANS-- *interstate telecommunications relay system*
- allows those w/ communication disabilities to use *teletypewriter* to communicate
using phone through trained operator
title V: miscellaneous provisions - ANS-- access to wilderness areas & facilities of
Congress
- prohibits *coercion*/*retaliation*, related to ADA complaints
-> health club/fitness center cannot coerce member w/ disability into not filing ADA
complaint
-> revoke membership for filing ADA complaint
ADA compliant fitness facilities - ANS-- rehabilitation centers
Midterm Study Guide
person-first terminology - ANS-- emphasizes the *person before the disability*
-> depends on personal preference
physical activity guidelines - ANS-- *150 min.*/week *moderate* intensity
- *75 min.*/week *vigorous* intensity *aerobic* activity
certified inclusive fitness trainer (CIFT) for ACSM/NCHPAD - ANS-- understand the
prevalence of *disability*
- understand the need to *address disability issues* in field of health, exercise & fitness
- know the *Americans with Disabilities Act* & how it directly applies to the field
- develop *skills* to address disability concerns
- develop *awareness* of how disability subgroups differ from one another & general
public
- aware of useful *assistive technologies* & hoe to access them
locations CIFTs may work at - ANS-- medical fitness centers
- residential care facilities
- independent living centers
certified special populations specialist (NSCA) - ANS-- fitness professional
- using individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate & train special population
clients of all ages, preventively
- collaboration w/ healthcare professionals
-> regarding their health & fitness needs
- qualification to be a CIFT
qualifications to become a CIFT - ANS-- current *ACSM certification* or
*NCCA-accredited* health/fitness related certification (ACE, NCSF, NASM, NFPT,
NSCA, Cooper Institute...)
- *bachelor's* degree in *EXSC*, *recreation therapy* or *adapted physical education*
- current adult *CPR* & *AED* w/ practice skills
barriers to physical activity - ANS-- personal or environmental issues that hinder
participation in regular physical activity
- lack of:
,-> transportation, accessibility, cost
-> information on available/accessible facilities & programs
-> qualification of trainer/coach
-> perception of fitness facilities unfriendly to those "not normal"
federal laws - ANS-- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990
- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968
- Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 - ANS-- protects individuals w/ disabilities
from being discriminated against in workplace
- prohibits discrimination based on disability in all employment practices
- employers must take steps to accommodate individuals covered by the act
who are accommodated under the ADA? - ANS-- person w/ physical/mental impairment
limiting 1+ major life activity
- person w/ record of such impairment
- person regarded as having an impairment
Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) of 1968 - ANS-requires all buildings of the federal
government to be accessible to PWD
Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - ANS-banned discrimination on basis of
disability in all federally-funded programs, including public schools
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANS-- originally Public Law 94-142:
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975
- establishes *Special Education*
5 Titles of ADA - ANS-- title I: employment
- title II: state/local government entities
- title II: transportation provisions
- title III: public accommodations
- title IV: telecommunications
- title V: miscellaneous provisions
title I: employment - ANS-- employers w/ 15+ employees *cannot* discriminate on
*disability*
- *hiring* & *firing* practices
, - make accommodations so PWD can do their jobs
-> flexible work schedule, assistive technologies
- restricts types of questions employer may ask during interview, regarding *disability*
title II: state/local government entities - ANS-- PWD given *equal opportunity* in
state/local govn. programs
- state/local govn. entities: make modifications to policies, practices & procedures
-> follow ADA standards for Accessible Design
- provide *effective communication* to those w/ communication disabilities
title II: transportation provisions - ANS-- prohibits discrimination on disability by *public
transportation* organizations
-> modifications of policies, practices & procedures
- provision of accessible vehicles
-> paratransit/transit provided for those w/out access to mainline services
title III: public accommodations - ANS-- private entities operating *public
accommodation* / *commercial facilities*
- access to any business
-> restaurants, movies, stores, privately owned fitness gyms
- transportation services, courses & examinations
- modify policies by private health clubs, etc.
- *readily achievable barrier removal*
Readily Achievable Barrier Removal - ANS-- remove any barriers to participation by
patrons w/ disabilities w/out too much difficulty/expense
- ADA Standards for Accessible Design
tile IV: telecommunications - ANS-- *interstate telecommunications relay system*
- allows those w/ communication disabilities to use *teletypewriter* to communicate
using phone through trained operator
title V: miscellaneous provisions - ANS-- access to wilderness areas & facilities of
Congress
- prohibits *coercion*/*retaliation*, related to ADA complaints
-> health club/fitness center cannot coerce member w/ disability into not filing ADA
complaint
-> revoke membership for filing ADA complaint
ADA compliant fitness facilities - ANS-- rehabilitation centers
