The physical working capacity of blind and deaf school children

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Abstract
The physical working capacity of a group of 36 blind or partially sighted and 44 deaf boys and girls in the age range 10–19 years was measured by the Sjöstrand PWC170 test. A comparison of the regression of PWC170 on both weight and age between the groups of blind and deaf children showed the inferior physical fitness of blind groups within a population where extraneous influences on the performance of both groups may be considered relatively stable. In addition, comparison of the working capacity of both groups with measurements made on groups of normal Canadian children, previously reported, revealed a surprisingly high level of performance by the deaf groups. Reasons for this competitive position are advanced.

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