This assignment considers physical activity in four different special population groups. Each population group is identified as being ‘special' because they have specific physiological and psychological needs that require physical activity to be modified and adapted to meet their special needs.The four different populations dealt within this assignment are Children, Over 50's, Pregnant Women and Disabled Persons. In this assignment, I will attempt to identify the techniques adapted specifically for each group and explain why it is beneficial for them. I will then proceed to compare and contrast the different techniques used between the four groups and explain why some techniques may be more suited for a particular group, and why some techniques may be inappropriate.CHILDREN:The first visit made was to a gymnasium course for children in between the ages of 2-4. (Ref. Appendix 1)Children are special because they grow at different rates and at different ages, “.. there are also changes in body proportions that can put limitations on their ability to perform†(Lee, 1993 p.
