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Analysis Of Aahperd Research Abstracts Published Under Special Populations From 1968 To 2004, Jiabei Zhang Jan 2006

Analysis Of Aahperd Research Abstracts Published Under Special Populations From 1968 To 2004, Jiabei Zhang

Human Performance and Health Education Faculty Research

The purpose of this study was to explore historical research trends in adapted physical activity by analyzing abstracts published under special populations by AAHPERD conventions from 1968 to 2004. There were 562 abstracts retrieved that were coded into seven categories: (a) number of authors, (b) data source, (c) sample size, (d) disability type, (e) data analysis, (f) type of study, and (g) focus of study. The coded data are presented as descriptive statistics and linear regression equations. The results of descriptive statistics describe an overall picture of the knowledge accumulation in adapted physical activity. The results of linear regression equations …