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Evidence-based VES engages individuals, facilitates communication, and provides necessary structure in physical education and exercise programs.
Visual Exercise Systems (VES) help students see exercises and learn how to be active, while also minimizing the risk of cardiovascular disease, muscle degeneration, diabetes, and other long-term ailments
Exercise for those with autism not only helps increase their level of fitness; research shows that it is a building block to improving focus, maladaptive behaviors, social skills, and language development as well as confidence and self-esteem.
Benefits of Visual Strategies
Research shows visual supports to be an effective method of communication. All students can benefit from having visual supports to help them remember and understand, and they can be particularly helpful for students with special learning difficulties. Visual supports can help with communication skills, following step-by-step directions, social skills, memory skills, transitions, positive behavior, and more.
Visual Exercise System Packs feature color-coordinated small (2” x 2”) and large (8-1/2” x 11”) visuals with matching images that look like real people doing real exercises, giving students better understanding of the activities. Small size visuals have Velcro on the back for use in exercise schedule, first-then boards, and countdown boards. Large visuals can be used for the entire class to reference. Manuals for easy implementation. Visuals and boards provide structure, communicate expectations, and signify time passing. Exercise stories/worksheets help reinforce lessons.
Dome Exercises
Activities to improve muscular strength and balance, while providing proprioception feedback when using a dome.
Dynamic Flexibility
Activities done without equipment to promote flexibility, strength, and balance.
Fitness Room Pack
Show how to use common fitness room machines and equipment. Using this system in a very un-sensory friendly and intimidating environment can help students make the exercise connection.
Five Components with Bonus Abdominal Strength
Tried-and-true exercises are broken down to help instill confidence. Activities to improve body image, posture, motor coordination, muscular fitness, and cardiovascular fitness, plus bonus abdominal strength.
Sports Package
Sports are broken down into skills and activities that students can understand and accomplish. Teaches fundamental skills of 12 sports, emphasizing proper technique and core game principles. Sports include football, swimming, soccer, jumping, running, tennis, volleyball, hockey, badminton, flexibility, bowling, and cup stacking.
Wheelchair Exercises
Teaches exercises with dumbbells, a partner, and stretching.
Yoga Package
Teaches movements to enhance flexibility while promoting relaxation as students stretch and strengthen their muscles. Yoga can be done before school begins, during the day, or as a way to calm students.
Assembly Required | No |
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Choking Hazard | No |
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Sterile | No |