Newsletter
Volume 30 | 2007 | Number 1
Convention Higlights: Behavioral Fitness
Locations are listed in the program book and on the Web under the names of the Chairs.
Health, Sport, & Fitness Activity: Cardiokickboxing
Chair: Elise Cooke (Holliston Public Schools)
Sunday, May 27; 7:00 a.m.
Take a break from sitting down all weekend. Discover how behavioral principles, kickboxing routines, and upbeat music can combine into a heart healthy cardio workout! All ABA members and guests are welcome; instruction will be differentiated to ensure that individuals of all fitness levels can be successful.
Health, Sport, & Fitness Activity: Martial Arts/Relaxation
Chair: Frank D. Buono (KGH Consultation)
Monday, May 28; 7:30 p.m.
The HSF Martial Arts/Relaxation meeting will show and discuss how martial arts and relaxation can aid the behavioral community. Martial arts can individually help exercise different techniques to increase positive reactions with behavioral support. Relaxation can provide an individual self-regulation of the body, such as: controlling your heart rate, lowering your blood pressure, or helping a child with autism to not exhibit problematic behaviors.
The topics that will be discussed include how breath control can help regulate children with autism and hat comes after CPI? The event will conclude with a ten-minute relaxation session.
Health, Sport, & Fitness Event: Pilates/Yoga Workout Session
Chair: Dr. Amanda Adams (California State University, Reno)
Monday, May 28; 7:00 a.m.
This workout session, sponsored by the Health, Sport, and Fitness SIG group, is open to all levels. The class will be half Pilates and half Yoga. Great to invigorate tired muscles and get the rejuvenation you need to continue through the conference with rigor.