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| ABA Applications in Sports and Health: Imagery, Positive Practice, and Increasing Physical Activity |
| Sunday, May 30, 2004 |
| 3:30 PM–4:20 PM |
| Beacon B |
| Area: CSE; Domain: Applied Research |
| Chair: Michael A. Kirkpatrick (Wesley College) |
| Abstract: Learning Objectives
The basic epidemiology of physical activity and the important role that primary care practitioners can play in modifying sedentary behavior
The efficacy of a recent randomized clinical trial aimed at increasing walking via brief physician counseling and the dissemination of pedometers
Describe the major components of positive practice |
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| Indirect, Overt Measurement of Covert Behavior following Instructions to Performance Visual Imagery |
| MICHAEL A. KIRKPATRICK (Wesley College), Joseph Dumas (Wesley College), Ryan Sutedja (Wesley College) |
| Abstract: In a single-subject AB design with three replications, subjects were asked to imagine viewing a basketball foul shot from the bleachers. During each imagery trial, they were required to time the imagined shot from start to finish. Afterward, they completed a questionnaire assessing imagery content. Multiple trials were presented until performance on both dependent measures stabilized. Then, each participant viewed a brief video in which a basketball foul shot was viewed from the bleachers. Subsequent imagery trials were preceded by instructions to make visual imagery resemble the video as closely as possible. Viewing the video was following by an imagery trial with time and content measures. Trials were repeated until again performance stabilized. Each subject then timed the shot seen on the video and completed the questionnaire while viewing the video. Results indicated that time and content accurately and reliably discriminate individual differences in performance under imagery instructions. Video modeling constrained these indirect measures of behavior under imagery instructions, thereby providing a potential method of studying covert behavior within a behavior analytic framework. |
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| Reducing Performance Of Unsafe Weight Lifting Techniques Using Positive Practice |
| LESLIE SHIER (Western Michigan University), John Austin (Western Michigan University) |
| Abstract: The prevalence of injuries resulting from improper weight training technique among recreational lifters is of serious concern. Recreational lifters often receive limited instruction regarding safe practices. In many cases, lifters may receive incorrect instruction and advice on lifting techniques from friends and even from popular magazines. Four exercises, the latissimus dorsi pulldown, the bench press, the squat and the knee extension, were identified as commonly performed at risk. Writers of the sports medicine literature have suggested that these exercises have potential physiological benefit, but also potential for injury if they are not properly performed. The current study employed positive practice in order to increase safe weight lifting among 10 recreational lifters. All ten participants scored below 50% safe on two or more of the four targeted exercises during screening sessions. A multiple baseline design across the four exercises was utilized to illustrate the effects of positive practice on safe weight lifting. Three of the participants received information prior to the introduction of positive practice. Information resulted in an average increase over baseline of 32% safe for the latissimus dorsi pulldown, -3% safe for the bench press, -3% safe for the squat, and 19% safe for the knee extension. All ten participants were exposed to positive practice. Positive practice resulted in an average increase of 46% safe for the latissumus dorsi pulldown, 70% safe for the bench press, 56% safe for the squat, and 60% safe for the knee extension. Social validity measures indicated that positive practice was an acceptable intervention. Participants reported favorable responses to participation in the study. |
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| How to Develop Safe and Effective Physical Activity Programs for DD Clientele |
| AMANDA N. ADAMS (Fitness Evolution), Rachel S. F. Tarbox (University of Nevada, Reno) |
| Abstract: A literature review will examine the research conducted in the area of physical activity for individuals with DD will begin this tutorial. The best practices will be discussed and guidelines will be presented for developing useful programs intended to benefit clients behavior, and physical health. |
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