Adapted Physical Activity - Oregon State University

Dr. Jennifer Beamer and Joseline Raja Vora at Oregon State University are recruiting young adults who identify as having Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and their caregivers, instructors at fitness centers, and hiring managers at fitness centers in a research study titled “A community-based initiative to develop an adaptive training module for young adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (ID/DD) to be fitness instructors”.
For more information or questions, see attached Flyer or please contact Dr. Jennifer Beamer by phone 541-737-5925 or email at [email protected], or contact Joseline Raja Vora at [email protected].

Check out APA graduate student Joseline Raja-Vora’s recent blog post on inclusive physical activity during the pandemic! Thanks for your contribution Joseline and congrats on your fellowship at the National Association of County & City Health Officials!

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Save the date and register for the upcoming NAFAPA webinars! See links below 😃
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Register for the November 4 session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HABFRUzDSTirmqGHVj2bow?fbclid=IwAR3mgvHI6eAzfAzvAwVBlVfgy2e1jxP1hsU3epDK9ZbjtpREbmUU7hUpW98
Register for the November 11th session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Itp4IzamRwmZkkYAgK3nWQ?fbclid=IwAR0NDjvM0-a67XmdyaEvLEp8Q63M3ZlWbyEhoIM96htjgQFgL7E5ibGWWxk

NAFAPA student webinars are coming up in November! The first Webinar is Wednesday, November 4. Check it out!

NAFAPA webinars - IFAPA NAFAPA Student Webinars are coming this November! These webinars were developed in response to focus groups held by our student ambassadors at nine universities with… Continue Reading NAFAPA webinars

will be launching a new initiative to discuss the impact of COVID on Higher Education APE course and practicum delivery.
Wednesdays @ 11am PT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET
June 3- Open discussion of 3 topics (below)
June 10- APE/APA Practicum
June 17- Field placements [school-based]
June 24- APE course content delivery

The Social Mobility Lab at Oregon State University is recruiting children with and without mobility disabilities between the ages of 12-48 months to participate in a research study titled Efficacy of overground body weight support system (BWSS) on mobility, social interactions and
object interaction of children with and without mobility disabilities. This study is about an inclusive play group where children with and without mobility disabilities engage in free play together. This study is also about how a body weight support harness system can assist children with mobility disabilities to move and play with peers. See attached flier for more information and to sign-up. Or, contact Dr. Sam Logan by phone 541-737-3437 or email at [email protected]

The Social Mobility Lab is recruiting children with and without disabilities between the ages of 6-36 months to participate in a research study titled "Promoting Driving Practice of Early Powered Mobility Devices with a Mobile Robot" - to learn more, please contact Dr. Sam Logan ([email protected]) or see the attached flier.

The Social Mobility Lab at Oregon State University is recruiting children with and without disabilities between the ages of 6-36 months to participate in a research study
titled Promoting Driving Practice of Early Powered Mobility Devices with a Mobile Robot.

The mobile robot is similar in form to a Roomba (a household mobile vacuum-cleaning robot), but in addition to the mobile base that Roombas typically have, our robot has built-in features resembling children's toys, such as blinking lights, sounds, and colorful moving parts. Early powered mobility devices include motorized wheelchairs, modified ride-on toy cars, and other similar forms of technology. You will be compensated for your time (up to a $40 Amazon Gift Card).

See attached flier for more information and to sign-up. Or, contact Dr. Sam Logan by phone 541-737-3437 or email at [email protected]

Check out this great article recognizing the work and passion of one of our doctoral students, Winston Kennedy! 👏🏻

http://synergies.oregonstate.edu/2019/physical-activity-for-some-is-good-physical-activity-for-all-is-better/?fbclid=IwAR0cnt87JQYSpzmD_DmrhLbsrWJBwcPtVzdOiCCuA1Bp04QcSLgdvj2OQyc

Physical activity for some is good, physical activity for all is better In search of answers, Winston moved across the county to pursue his second doctoral degree — this time a PhD in kinesiology with an adapted physical activity concentration from the College of Public Health and Human Sciences.

Check out Shelby Wanser lighting up OSU, just like they light up our programs for individuals with disabilities. 💡 During the summer and after-school programs, Shelby teaches children to train their family dog to mimic their behavior. Shelby also lit up our IMPACT program as an excelling volunteer during their undergraduate program here at OSU. We would not be able to provide these opportunities to physical activity without bright contributions like Shelby. ✨Thanks for all you do, we look forward to seeing you on the lamppost and around campus! 🌟😊

A huge shoutout to Encore Physical Therapy in Corvallis for supporting IMPACT through their 10-year anniversary event!! Encore will be donating all of their raffle ticket sales from the event to IMPACT and we can’t thank them enough! Congrats on 10 years!! 😊🎉 @ Encore Physical Therapy Encore Physical Therapy

For those of you who have not yet heard, Dr. JK Yun will be moving on to new things at East Carolina University! He has had such a tremendous impact on the Adapted Physical Activity program and graduate students at OSU the last 20 years! We are sad to see you go but so grateful for the time and wisdom you have shared with all of us - good luck and stay in touch!!! 😊👏🏻

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Hey OSU! Wheel-A-Thomas is happening May 17th from 10am-6pm in the SEC plaza! This event helps raise funds for Oregon State’s Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and IMPACT program. You can donate directly to these programs by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/wheelathon2019 or show your support by stopping by the event to watch the fun! There will be a raffle for gym memberships and OSU sporting event tickets at the event. See you there!! 😊

Last night, OSU’s IMPACT program was recognized as an Outstanding Community Partner by Home Life, Inc. and The Arc at the showing of the Sprout Film Festival in Corvallis, OR. Thank you for this honor and thank you to Dean Javier Nieto for coming to the festival to show your support. The Sprout Film Festival showed some incredible films that were directed by and included actors with disabilities. 🌟✨

Study participants needed!! Yu-Lun “Anita” Huang is a PhD candidate in Kinesiology at OSU and is looking for females ages 16-30 that have or have not had an ACL reconstruction. If you or someone you know fits this description and is interested in the study ($30 incentive), please comment below or email huanyulu@oregonstate@edu 😊 @ Oregon State University

NAFAPA would like to send a huge THANK YOU to Physical Activity Courses (PAC)-Oregon State University, OSU Faculty Staff Fitness, and OSU Recreational Sports: Dixon Recreation Center for all the help and support they provided to its 2018 conference attendees! PAC led a wonderful morning trail run, FSF woke attendees up with a morning yoga session, and the Adventure Leadership Institute donated headlamps for the run. We are so grateful. Thank you!!! 😁🎉👏

Dr. Myriam Guerra-Balic will be NAFAPA’s Wednesday keynote speaker. Dr. Guerra-Balic is a medical doctor as well as professor in the Faculty of Psychology, Education and Sport Sciences - Blanquerna, University Ramon Llul. We are very honored that Dr. Guerra-Balic is here to share her unique and impactful experiences with us, and cannot wait to hear her keynote on Fitness and Physical Activity Levels of Adults and Seniors with Intellectual Disabilities.

Don’t forget to join us at Flat Tail Brewing in Downtown Corvallis at 7-9pm tonight for the NAFAPA Social! There will be some appetizers available for everyone to enjoy and a cash bar 😊

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The NAFAPA running crew hit the Lewisburg Saddle to catch the sunrise! Who’s in for 6am yoga at the women’s building tomorrow?!

We are beginning to see beautiful Fall days here in Corvallis! Make sure to check the weather before packing for NAFAPA though—Corvallis weather has a mind of its own 😉🌦🍁 @ Oregon State University

NAFAPA Presenters!! 😁 We have a couple friendly reminders for you.

FIRST, posters should be 40" (width) by 48" (height), with a portrait orientation. Make sure you have the correct orientation before printing your poster!

SECOND, thematic poster presentations ONLY need a poster. You do not need to additionally prepare a powerpoint presentation for thematic poster sessions. Each of these sessions will start with a brief poster viewing session. Then, each author will present a 5-minute oral presentation summarizing the poster, followed by time for group discussion.

For more information, please visit the NAFAPA website, view your presentation confirmation email from OSU Conference Services, or comment below.

NAFAPA 2018 is just over one week away! Please make sure to let us know if you need any ADA accommodations at the conference so that we can prepare in advance.

And don’t forget to register! https://health.oregonstate.edu/nafapa/registration

Symposium Registration Early Bird Registration ends September 1, 2018 Online Registration ends September 29, 2018 Onsite Registration October 1 - October 3

We will have the pleasure of attending a keynote speech from Dr. Robert Motl at the NAFAPA 2018 conference! Dr. Motl is a Professor and Director of Research in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Alabama. He has generated a body of research on the validity of common physical activity measures in persons with Multiple Sclerosis that have provided a basis for examining physical activity outcomes in MS. Dr. Motl will be speaking of lifestyle physical activity in neurological diseases through building an agenda from lessons learned in MS. For more information about Dr. Motl and conference details, visit the NAFAPA website. 🙌🏻

NAFAPA attendees! 😁 We are surveying for interest in an early morning trail run/walk on Monday morning (10/1) before the conference starts! Click here to let us know you are interested in joining: https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cJjhQFfUhcu4Fzn”

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We are so excited to announce that Dr. Kathleen Bogart from Oregon State University will be speaking at the 2018 NAFAPA Symposium! Dr. Bogart is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and a social/health psychologist, specializing in ableism and facial paralysis. Her keynote speech will address subverting ableism through the social model and disability pride. For more information about Dr. Bogart and conference details, visit the NAFAPA website at https://health.oregonstate.edu/nafapa/program

We are very pleased that Dr. Sam Logan from Oregon State University will be a keynote speaker at the NAFAPA 2018 conference. Dr. Logan will be speaking about a social justice approach to mobility using modified ride-on cars. Visit https://health.oregonstate.edu/nafapa/program for more info about Dr. Logan’s presentation, and stay tuned for more conference updates! ☺️

Happy Labor Day!!! We hope you enjoy a day of rest and relaxation — Tomorrow we get back to work on our upcoming research presentations 😊💪🏼

Register now for NAFAPA 2018 and SAVE! Go to https://health.oregonstate.edu/nafapa/registration to register!

We are still accepting abstracts for late starters!! 🤗 if you were late to the punch, or have something else you want to share at NAFAPA 2018, late starter abstract submission is open until June 30! Abstract notification for regular submission will be June 15th 🤩

Early bird registration is OPEN!! Register at http://health.oregonstate.edu/nafapa/registration. Can’t wait to see you at NAFAPA 2018!