12 research outputs found
Discovery and Follow-up Observations of the Young Type Ia Supernova 2016coj
The Type~Ia supernova (SN~Ia) 2016coj in NGC 4125 (redshift ) was
discovered by the Lick Observatory Supernova Search 4.9 days after the fitted
first-light time (FFLT; 11.1 days before -band maximum). Our first detection
(pre-discovery) is merely day after the FFLT, making SN 2016coj one
of the earliest known detections of a SN Ia. A spectrum was taken only 3.7 hr
after discovery (5.0 days after the FFLT) and classified as a normal SN Ia. We
performed high-quality photometry, low- and high-resolution spectroscopy, and
spectropolarimetry, finding that SN 2016coj is a spectroscopically normal SN
Ia, but with a high velocity of \ion{Si}{2} 6355 (\,\kms\
around peak brightness). The \ion{Si}{2} 6355 velocity evolution can
be well fit by a broken-power-law function for up to a month after the FFLT. SN
2016coj has a normal peak luminosity ( mag), and it
reaches a -band maximum \about16.0~d after the FFLT. We estimate there to be
low host-galaxy extinction based on the absence of Na~I~D absorption lines in
our low- and high-resolution spectra. The spectropolarimetric data exhibit weak
polarization in the continuum, but the \ion{Si}{2} line polarization is quite
strong () at peak brightness.Comment: Submitte
Children’s Usage of Inclusive Playgrounds: A Naturalistic Observation Study of Play
Inclusive playgrounds that are designed to be physically accessible and welcoming to children with disabilities may provide equal and equitable access to play for all children. Using a naturalistic observational design, this study examines children’s use of a playground designed to be accessible and inclusive for all ages and abilities. A modified version of the System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities was used to collect child data on observed gender, age, play behaviour types, social interactions, and activity levels. A relatively equal number of female (52%) and male (48%) observations was made, and the majority (96%) of children observed appeared to be under 12 years of age. Most children (71%) were observed to be engaging in active play. Functional play (e.g., climbing, swinging, running) was the predominant play behaviour observed on the playground (88%), and the majority of social interactions were with peers (48%) or an adult (26%). These findings provide information on how children use a playground designed to be inclusive for children of all ages and abilities. This information can be used to help inform the design of inclusive play spaces as well as types of programming that may occur within such settings
Igniting Fitness Possibilities: a case study of an inclusive community-based physical literacy program for children and youth
Widespread concerns about lack of inclusive physical activity
programs for children and youth with medical conditions and
disabilities prompted our research team to partner with stakeholders
to develop a community-based initiative called
Igniting Fitness Possibilities (IFP). This case study describes
the systematic process and experiences of our research team
and community partners in developing and implementing IFP.
Key results from the session evaluations within the first three
IFP pilots are shared to illustrate how this implementation
evaluation guided program refinement. Overall, positive evaluations
were received from the children, youth and staff
related to the content and delivery of the IFP curricula across
the three pilots. Many of the implementation strategies mentioned
by staff to be successful aligned with the underlying
conceptual framework of the IFP program (e.g. emphasis of
teamwork and ‘fun’). Suggested program modifications were
minimal and primarily focused on adaptations made to the
equipment, instruction style and/or rules.This work was supported through the National Bank, Milos Raonic Foundation Chillin’
For Kids and the Ontario Sport and Recreation Community Fund