Guides: Disability Services: Exercise and Nutrition

eBooks

Pilates Anatomy (2019) Choose from 46 exercises to target a particular body region and delve deeper to stretch, strengthen, and finely coordinate specific muscles. See which key muscles are activated, how variations and minor adjustments can influence effectiveness, and how breathing, alignment, and movement are all fundamentally linked as you work to tone the body, stabilize the core, improve balance, and increase flexibility.
Rehabilitation Interventions in the Patient with Obesity (2020) Exercises covered could be used across the population. Gathering evidence-based chapters addressing not only the physiological limitations of obese subjects but also state-of-the-art, novel and specific treatment and training modalities suited for these patient. The number of disabled subjects who are also obese is now increasing worldwide. The effective rehabilitative treatment of these patients involves special multidisciplinary considerations.

Books

Understanding Nutrition (2019) Comprehensive discussion of nutrition

Online Videos

That Sugar Film (2014) This is one man's journey to discover the bitter truth about sugar. Damon Gameau embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'.

Sports and Fitness - Inclusive Sports - eBooks

Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism (2012) Getting into the Game: Sports Programs for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder will help families, clinicians and coaches support children with autism in taking their first steps into sport and recreation. Participation in individual and team sports plays an important part in children's development and promotes growth in a number of areas. As well as the obvious health benefits, sport also provides the perfect backdrop to teach young people with autism about rules, strategy and teamwork - all invaluable lessons that can be applied to wider society. By detailing six of the most popular sports: cycling, ice skating, swimming, soccer, taekwondo and tennis and including the unique experiences of families of children with autism, it offers all the information, advice and support needed to help get kids with autism engaged in fun and positive sport environments. This book is an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, coaches and anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorders in a sport or recreation environment.

Sports and Fitness - Inclusive Sports - Websites

Aimee Mullins TED Talk Athlete, actor and activist Aimee Mullins talks about her prosthetic legs -- she's got a dozen amazing pairs -- and the superpowers they grant her: speed, beauty, an extra 6 inches of height ... Quite simply, she redefines what the body can be.
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries Western Australia Being inclusive means welcoming everyone, regardless of age, gender, race and ability. The department uses a community development approach to ensure all community members have an equal opportunity to take part in sport and active recreation. The department works to increase participation in sport and active recreation by low socio-economic communities including key low participation groups such as Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD), Aboriginal, people with disability, seniors and youth. Our inclusion officers work with communities and sport and recreation organisations to development opportunities and identify projects which assist to develop inclusive environments and increase participation in sport and recreation.
Disability Rights Inclusion and Sport (2014) Almost 4 million Australians live with disabilities. If we add families, friends and colleagues, the number of people affected by disability is larger still.
Social Inclusion in Sport and Recreation Community sport and recreation is one of the best tools we have to drive inclusion in Western Australia. Sport is a great unifier on so many levels - whether bringing people together to cheer on our national athletes at the Olympic Games, or getting together at the local oval for a social kick on a Sunday afternoon.

YouTube Videos

Human Body 101 | National Geographic (2017) How does the human body work? What roles do the digestive, reproductive, and other systems play? Learn about human anatomy and the complex processes that help your body function.
The Digestive System (2012) Paul Andersen starts with a brief description of feeding methods. He then details all of the major parts within the human digestive system. This tour starts in the mouth, move down the esophagus, through the stomach, small investing, colon and rectum. He explains how all of the major macromolecules are digested and absorbed by the body.

Websites

AIHW Insufficient physical activity (2020) This page focuses on the physical activity component of the Guidelines measurable through national health surveys.
Australian Dietary Guidelines (2013) This Guideline seeks to offer the best advice on dietary patterns that promote optimal health and wellbeing for the generally healthy Australian population.
Disabled World - Fitness and Nutrition Information on achieving and maintaining health, fitness level, and nutrition intake for people with disabilities in order to maintain strength, muscle mass, and healthy cardiovascular system
Nutrition Australia To inspire and empower healthy eating for all Australians
Nutrition Information - Australian Department of Health The Government provides guidelines and recommendations for Australians to encourage healthy eating that will minimise the risk of the development of diet-related diseases within the Australian population.