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Showing 1 to 20 of 58 for “"physical ability"”.
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From Prometheus to Pistorius: a Genealogy of Physical Ability
… + (Flagged Bodies + Cyborgs)PostmodernWar = dis-AbilityCyborged
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Physical Ability Testing: A Review of Court Cases 1992-2014
… companies that have positions which contain a physical component rely on physical ability testing as part of their selection procedure. The establishment of both the Civil Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) had a profound impact on the manner in which selection testing may …
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A norm-independent technique for assessing physical ability of the severely disabled
The need for a new technique for assessing the physical ability of severely disabled persons became evident through experience with some of the existing techniques. A technique was developed which attempts to overcome some of the difficulties found with the other techniques. One of the …
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A Review of Court Cases Involving Discrimination in Physical Ability Testing: 1992-2015
<p>Organizations that employ physically demanding jobs want to ensure their selection procedures distinguish qualified applicants from unqualified applicants. However, such selection tools typically result in adverse impact against various protected groups and often lead to litigation. Various …
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The development of a SmartAbility Framework to enhance multimodal interaction for people with reduced physical ability.
… who have conditions resulting in reduced physical ability (also known as disability). Various classification schemes exist to categorise disabilities, as well as government legislations to ensure equal opportunities within the community. However, there is a notable absence of a process to …
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Motivation, Test Preparation and Test Performance
… students) and the context (i.e., written or Physical Ability Test, class exam, or final examination). The results for fire fighters indicated that motivation was related to written test performance but not to performance on the Physical Ability Test, and that test preparation was related to …
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The relationship between age, gender, physical work capacity profile and a worksite wellness program for workers in an electricity supply company
1. The problem and objective of study Workers in physically demanding jobs have, over the last decade, shown a high incidence of work-related injuries as well as other related physical disorders (Dempsey & Hashemi, 1999:183; Mital & Ramakrishnan, 1999:74; WHO, 1999:1; Weir & Nielson, 2001:128; Cox …
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Demographic Variables and Their Relation to Self-Concept in Children with and Without Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
… competence were obtained. Girls reported lower physical ability and mathematics self-concept than boys. The results also indicated that ADHD girls may be more susceptible to low physical ability and mathematics self-concept than control children or ADHD boys. Teachers also rated ADHD girls as …
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Physical fitness norms for male youth national team football players
… Performance in football is dependent on physical fitness among other factors. Fitness norms can be useful for players and coaches. It can help with developing training plans and monitoring where players stand in comparison with other players similar in age. Objectives: (i) To make …
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Physical Abilities Testing: A Review of Court Cases, 1992-2006
… tests are used in organizations today, including physical ability tests, which are often used in police agencies and fire departments. A total of 22 physical ability testing cases at the Appellate and Supreme Court level were identified to be included as part of a review to examine the outcome of …
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Changes in Skeletal Muscle Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Function in Adult and Aged Fisher 344 Brown x Norway Rats
The decline of physical ability that occurs with aging has been linked to reduced skeletal muscle function. It has been theorized that Ca2+ uptake and release by the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) is altered with aging. Data pertaining to the actual structural and functional changes of SR due to aging …
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Cross-group friendships and skin tone perceptions
… of a different ethnicity, racial group, physical ability, and so on; however, very little research has explored this hypothesis in the context of skin tone perceptions. Colorism has had an historical and pervasive impact on individuals categorized as racial/ethnic minorities. This study …
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A study of academic achievement, socioeconomic status, intelligence, gender and their relations to general and academic self-concept of twelfth grade students in the United Arab Emirates
… mathematics, peer relations, parent relations, physical ability and physical appearance. The Brokeover Self-Concept of Academic Ability Scale (SCAA) was administered to assess students' self-concept of general academic ability. Students' general self-concept was measured by the Coopersmith …
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Working out disability : identification and workplace health promotions.
… and building on existing communication and disability scholarship, this study provides scholars and organizations with a deeper understanding of disability in the workplace and the ways in which workplace health promotions serve as sites of organizational disidentification. This research …
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Exploring Co-Occupation Between University Students and Older Adults Living Together in a Retirement Home
… and experiencing discrepancies between physical ability and the nature of co-occupations.
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Weathered
… construction of each piece is a symbol of the physical ability it takes to create each painting. After my mobility was hindered due to my medical conditions, a new appreciation for physical health and the world I live in was gained. Striving to pack this sense of appreciation into my work, my …
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A Beginning Teacher's Guide to Beginner Violinists
… and teaching tools for the violin studio. Ability to play the violin is not the only ingredient for a successful violin studio. Teaching the violin requires skill in understanding students and how they learn. It also requires a significant amount of planning, preparation, organization, and …
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Fruitful Connections: The Potential of the Copley Community Orchard, An Urban Commons
… for all, regardless of culture, ethnicity, physical ability, or socioeconomic status. Implications for directions towards future urban planning, with a focus on the concept of the commons, are discussed at the end of this paper. Keywords: urban commons, community orchard, …
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Private Property Owner Regard of Hazard Fuel Mitigation in the Wildland Urban Interface
… wanted to undertake mitigation but barriers - physical ability, time, and costs - prohibited participation. Other individuals did not want to engage in hazard fuel mitigation. Since for them, altering the existing vegetation provided little protection in the event of wildland fire and …
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