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Scraba, Paula J.; Bloomquist, Lorraine E. – 1986
An overview is presented of the aquatics course, adapted for persons with disabilities, at the University of Rhode Island. A description of the course includes information on course requirements, objectives, content and learning activities, assignments, modules used in the course, and a course syllabus. A description of the course organization and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Aquatic Sports, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
New York City Board of Education, Brooklyn, NY. Div. of Special Education. – 1982
The 13 modules for an adaptive physical education program contained in this document provide a comprehensive teacher-training program which includes methods and materials for classroom teachers who have little or no background in the area of physical education and adaptive physical education. The activities in the curriculum are appropriate for…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Individual Development, Lesson Plans
Pallisera, Maria – 1993
This monograph describes the Perceptive Motor Skills Program (PMSP) being used with adolescents and adults having mental retardation in Catalonia, Spain. The program is based on the following principles: chronologically age appropriate activities; use of daily living tools; multiple objectives and working materials; and balance between…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Daily Living Skills, Foreign Countries
Humphrey, Margaret; Loftus, Linda – 1979
The handbook provides a model for beginning and operating programs for talented/gifted students in rural schools, K-12, based on a program developed in Shasta County, California, in 1976-77 and disseminated nationwide in 1978-79. The model produces individualized programs planned by a committee composed of the student, classroom teacher(s),…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Committees, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education
Dunn, John M. – 1997
This text on physical education for children and adolescents with disabilities attempts to bring together current research findings and best educational practices from the fields of adapted physical education, special education, psychology, medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and therapeutic recreation. The book is organized into…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Athletics, Disabilities