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Download full textLowe, Billye J. – 1971
This guide outlines a course designed to assist students in grades 7-12 who have disabilities and cannot successfully take part in a general physical education program. The course is devoted to developing skill in recreational sports and games, developing understanding of individual limitations and potentialities, aiding the student in personal…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Guides, Exercise (Physiology), Physical Activities
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1975
The pamphlet cites opinions of professionals, philosophers, and handicapped persons to discuss the value of physical education, recreation, and sports for the handicapped. Addressed are such aspects as definitions of the handicapped, impaired, and disabled; medical opinions; benefits beyond the physical; and integration into regular school and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children
Peer reviewedFrench, Ron; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1986
A variety of strategies that itinerant special physical education teachers can use to solve problems in order to teach effectively are explored. Discussed are strategies needed for teaching and strategies needed to work with other itinerant special physical educators. (MT)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Itinerant Teachers, Physical Education Teachers
Hill, Kathleen – 1976
The final booklet in a series on physical education and sports for the handicapped presents ideas for teaching dance to the physically disabled. Introductory sections consider the rehabilitation role of dance, physiological and psychological benefits, and facilities for dance instruction. Step-by-step suggestions are given for teaching ballroom…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Dance, Physical Activities, Physical Disabilities
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1976
The first in a series of seven booklets on physical education and recreation for the handicapped provides information on activities and teaching methods. Teaching techniques concerning motivation, program planning, and group organization are considered. A bibliography lists approximately 50 references on teaching such activities as archery,…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Bibliographies, Games, Handicapped Children
Cordellos, Harry C. – 1976
The sixth in a series of booklets on physical education and recreation for the handicapped describes aquatic activities for blind persons. Written by a partially sighted athlete, the document discusses swimming pool characteristics and special pools for the visually impaired. Qualities of swimming instructors are reviewed, and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Blindness, Partial Vision, Physical Education
Practical Pointers, 1977
The development and implementation of individualized education programs as required by the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142) is the subject of this program guide, and the following questions are addressed: (1) What are the programs? (2) For whom must they be developed? (3) When do they become effective? (4) Who is…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Educational Legislation, Handicapped Children, Individualized Programs
Vodola, Thomas M. – 1976
As one of the components of the Project ACTIVE (All Children Totally Involved Exercising) Teacher Training Model Kit, the manual is designed to enable the educator to organize, conduct, and evaluate individualized-personalized programs for children in grades 4 through 12 with postural abnormalities. An introductory chapter covers definitions and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Posture
Flanagan, Michael E. – 1971
A sequential progression of physical education goals and activities for children from kindergarten through the sixth grade is presented. The physical characteristics of children in each grade are described, and competencies and achievement standards are outlined. A chart outlining a physical education program grade by grade and season by season…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Education, Games, Health Education
Vodola, Thomas M. – 1976
As one of the components of the Project ACTIVE (All Children Totally Involved Exercising) Teacher Training Model Kit, the manual is designed to enable the educator to organize, conduct, and evaluate individualized-personalized physical education programs for children (prekindergarten through high school) with breathing problems. An introductory…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Programs
Noble, Susan
The swimming instruction guide presents teaching techniques and skill progressions for developmentally disabled individuals and includes program development and administrative guidelines. Part 1 discusses swimming and developmentally disabled children, program planning and preparation elements (including pool, scheduling, staff, parents,…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Developmental Disabilities, Physical Activities
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Div. of Curriculum Development. – 1978
The objective of this guide is to aid administrators and teachers in planning effective physical education programs that will promote the health, fitness, growth, development, and self-realization of all youth. The guidelines set forth a broad, constructive, continuing series of educational experiences for secondary school students grades 6…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Educational Environment, Legal Responsibility, Physical Education
Practical Pointers, 1977
The individualized physical education program must be individualized in many ways to assure every handicapped child a free appropriate education. This document outlines major aspects to be considered in this process. Included are methods for: (1) obtaining information affecting annual goals; (2) approaching motivational techniques and procedures;…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Educational Legislation, Educational Objectives, Handicapped Children
New York State Education Dept., Albany. Special Education Instructional Materials Center.
The manual explains how special education students in an occupational program used tires to construct an inexpensive instructional playground for handicapped elementary school pupils. Presented in two sections with accompanying pictures or diagrams are activity ideas for using the tires in a variety of configurations (Part 1) and construction and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Equipment, Exceptional Child Education, Guides
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. Information and Research Utilization Center. – 1976
Reviewed are administrative guidelines for planning and implementing adapted physical education programs for handicapped persons. An overview section considers the rationale, student participation and goals of adapted physical education. Administrative guidelines are discussed for orqanizational patterns; personnel, facilities, equipment, and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Administration, Administrative Organization, Administrative Principles
