An Interdisciplinary Model of Physical Activity for Children & Youth Experiencing Disability
An Interdisciplinary Model of Physical Activity for Children & Youth Experiencing Disability
This course includes
Overview
This on-demand course will cover the interdisciplinary benefits of engaging in adapted physical activity for children and youth experiencing disability including, physical, cognitive, and social health outcomes.
Geared toward clinicians and students, this talk will provide a theoretical basis for intervention, along with research-based examples of adapted physical activity programming.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, the participant will be able to:
- Understand the interdisciplinary benefits of adapted physical activity programming.
- Apply their knowledge to help increase physical activity opportunities for children and youth experiencing disability.
Presenter Bio: Dr. Emily Bremer, PhD
Dr. Emily Bremer (she/her) is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Acadia University and Canada Research Chair in Healthy Inclusive Communities. Her research includes lab- and community-based studies, with a strong emphasis on intervention design, program evaluation, and measurement.
The instructors
Welcome to the Neurosciences Division (NSD), a not-for-profit division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
We are a national organization operated by volunteers with a passion for neurological physiotherapy. We connect physiotherapists working in neurological settings to learning opportunities and a community of colleagues across the country.
The Neurosciences Division (NSD) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-driven division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA).
Our Aim is to assist neuroscience physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants in enabling their clients to reach their full potential and participation in their communities through assessment, treatment, assistance, consultation, education, and research.
Material included in this course
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An Interdisciplinary Model of Physical Activity for Children & Youth Experiencing Disability
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Welcome!
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Full presentation
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Feedback
Is a certificate of completion included with this course?
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I'm a member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). What are the discounts available to CPA Members on Embodia?
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