Recent Research in ABA and Physical Activity matters because it changes what a BCBA notices when decisions have to hold up in adult services and community participation. In Recent Research in ABA and Physical Activity, for this course, the practical stakes show up in stronger conceptual consistency and better translational decision making, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Florida Association of Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →This symposium will involve three presentations on recent research evaluating behavioral interventions targeting physical activity in the form of walking. Emma Walker will present a research study evaluating synchronous reinforcement to modify treadmill walking pace in college students. Claudia Reyes will present a research study evaluating synchronous reinforcement to increase walking pace in a step-wise fashion among college students. Sofia O'Leary will present her thesis evaluating goal setting, self-monitoring, and feedback on step count in older adults.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1 | General |
| COA | 1 | — |
| FL MH/PSY | 1 | — |
Emma Walker is a third-year doctoral student in the ABA program at the University of South Florida. Her research interests include dental and medical cooperation, and health, sports, and fitness in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Dig into the research behind this topic — plain-English summaries written for BCBAs.
225 research articles with practitioner takeaways
224 research articles with practitioner takeaways
153 research articles with practitioner takeaways
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