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Exercise, Opportunity, and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

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The self-fulfilling prophecy occurs when we view certain people from a biased perspective or given limited, anecdotal information, such that we continue to view their abilities based upon the false perspective and despite the individual’s motivation and actual performance. Its occurrence is widespread throughout organizations and social institutions, potentially negatively impacting the life chances of millions of people living with disabilities. The situation persists despite considerable legislation intended to benefit this population, with unemployment rates consistently approaching 80% with little change over the past four decades in the United States. These conditions further translate into poverty, poor health behaviors, and lack of exercise, further contributing to additional, secondary conditions. Some efforts are being made to improve access and exercise options of people with disabilities, but the real change needed to drive overall systems improvements for disability inclusion in all aspects of life remains a daunting task.

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Abbreviations

ADA:

Americans with Disabilities Act

CDC:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

DHDS :

Disability and Health Data System (CDC)

ICF:

International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

IEP:

Individualized Education Plan

NCHPAD:

National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability

NIDILRR:

National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

UD:

Universal Design

UDE:

Universal Design for Exercise

UDL:

Universal Design for Learning

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Hollar, D. (2019). Exercise, Opportunity, and the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy. In: Hollar, D. (eds) Advances in Exercise and Health for People With Mobility Limitations. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98452-0_13

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