Parkinson's disease

Rubric for Special Populations Paper Description: Choose a special population topic. Examples should not include “common” special populations like pregnancy or diabetes. Think of someone with a chronic condition that affects them physically or mentally. What changes would you make to the health-related physical fitness assessment? What literature supports this? Write a paper on HOW you would give that person a fitness assessment with the current needs they have (that may or may not include eliminating or substituting an assessment based on their needs).

 Describe in detail an overview of that population. Use info of a real or “made up” person to use for the paper.

 Explain special considerations to remember for this particular client.  Explain any exercise contradictions for that population.  Discuss/identify the clients risk stratification and precautions that may need

to be taken.  Go through each assessment (i.e. blood pressure, body composition,

flexibility, cardiovascular endurance testing, and muscular fitness) and explain how you would or would not assess that person and accommodations you would make.

 Suggest a beginning workout for that person based on the assessment results. Suggest exercise frequency, intensity, time, and type.

 Have a minimum of 8 references.  APA style format (double-spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman).  Submit via Turnitin with a score at or below 30%.  At least 6 typed pages of text. Not including cover page and reference page.

Grading Rubric: Follows Directions: 10 points

Follows directions outlined in the description. Completes all sections of paper.

Content: 78 points

Well written, thorough paper that includes references to support the topic. Includes introduction, body, and conclusion. No grammatical or spelling errors. No outward plagiarism. Uses peer reviewed journals.

Presentation/Appearance: 10 points

Typed. Stapled. Cover page. Numbered pages. Follows the format of a typical paper (APA style) and includes a bibliography.

Extra Effort: 2 points

Includes things in paper NOT asked for to enhance the quality of the paper (e.g. charts, graphs or pictures explaining a topic or ideas).