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Paul R. Malinowski; Jenna Fesemyer; Minsook Kim; Paige Witte; Isaiah Soto; Kamilli Dugarte; Wesley J. Wilson – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2025
Youth with disabilities are more likely to have enjoyable experiences in Sport Education (SE) seasons that include students serving as equity officers and an emphasis on adaptive sports. This article presents a wheelchair-basketball SE season that physical educators can implement in integrated classes that include students who use wheelchairs to…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Assistive Technology, Physical Education, Students with Disabilities
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Mary L. Henninger; Brittany LeFevre; Harriett Steinbach; Geralyn Miskulin; Joe Miskulin – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2024
Jon's Heroes in Training (JHT) represents a strong cross-sector collaboration that was created and has evolved over the past five years. JHT is an after-school program where children (ages 3-22) with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis come to the local university to engage in high-quality physical education lessons designed and…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Adapted Physical Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers
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Ellyn Schmidt; Jessica Hoffman; Christina Mulé; Amy Briesch – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2024
Interventions for promoting physical activity designed specifically for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lacking, which is problematic given the low rates of physical activity among this population. This study used a stakeholder-engaged approach to adapt the Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children (WE PLAY)…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children
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Lieberman, Lauren J.; Childs, Ruth – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2020
Children with visual impairments are often behind their same-age peers in motor skills and physical activity (Haibach et al., 2014; Lieberman et al., 2010). Their physical education teachers and coaches do not always know how to include them in general physical education programs (Conroy, 2012; Haegele & Sutherland, 2015; Haegele & Zhu,…
Descriptors: Athletics, Self Advocacy, Visual Impairments, Adapted Physical Education
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Wilson, Wesley J.; Theriot, Elizabeth A.; Richards, K. Andrew R.; Trad, Alyssa M.; Schriner, Lauren – Quest, 2021
Adapted physical activity-based service-learning programs that pair kinesiology and physical education preservice professionals alongside people with impairments are common across college and university settings. It is critical, however, that these programs be developed in a way that meets the needs and educational interests of both university and…
Descriptors: Kinesiology, Physical Education, Disabilities, Higher Education
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Reinders, Nicole J.; Bryden, Pamela J.; Fletcher, Paula C. – Research in Dance Education, 2019
Dance -- created by a moving body over space and time -- creates space for non-verbal communication and self-expression. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder may particularly benefit from the use of their bodies to convey their needs and desires. This research presents the experiences of individuals involved in two recreational dance programs…
Descriptors: Dance, Dance Education, Students with Disabilities, Autism
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Ryan, Joseph B.; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Cadorette, Deborah; Hodge, Janie; Markham, Michelle – Preventing School Failure, 2014
Children with disabilities are at increased risk of health risk factors including obesity, often because of low levels of physical activity and limited participation in sports. However, organized adaptive sports programs are increasingly available for individuals with disabilities. This article provides recommendations for establishing successful…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Adapted Physical Education, Team Sports, Athletics
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Miles, Ann; Knight, Elizabeth – British Journal of Physical Education, 1987
Among 16 components of a good physical education program for handicapped children are the following: physical fitness, motor development, perceptual development, body awareness, hand dominance, perception, problem solving, creativity, memory, concentration, discipline, and confidence. (DB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Program Development
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Modell, Scott J.; Cox, Thomas Alan – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Guidelines for developing a physical activity program for students with severe/profound disabilities address medical clearance; levels of participation; staffing; equipment; and program components, including warm-up, range of motion/flexibility activities, aerobics, resistance training, and cool-down. (DB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Fitness, Program Development
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Silberman, Rosanne K.; Tripodi, Victoria – Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, 1979
The authors describe how the "I CAN" physical education program, an individualized instructional management system for developing skills, associated concepts, and social growth in handicapped children, was adapted for use with deaf blind children (5 to 21 years old) at the New York Institute for the Education of the Blind. (SBH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Deaf Blind, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction
Wilson, George T. – 1974
Described in the manual are methods, equipment, and materials that were used to develop a model community recreation program for handicapped children in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Discussed are program principles, recommendations, and evaluation techniques; administrative considerations such as budgeting, transportation, and publicity; staff…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Administration, Camping, Community Programs
Piscopo, John – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1979
The individual needs and capabilities of older adults engaged in a physical activities program are discussed. (LH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Individual Differences, Older Adults, Physical Activity Level
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Crawford, Michael – Physical Educator, 1983
Guidelines for competitive physical education and recreational therapy programs for multihandicapped children are discussed. Program developers should consider psychological factors, such as conceptualization of competition, anxiety management, and students' motivation and sense of locus of control. Teachers and parents should be trained to act…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Competition, Multiple Disabilities
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Wall, A. E. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1990
This article shares some current thoughts, actions, and plans to foster physical activity among Canadians with disabilities. Topics include mainstreaming physically disabled students, impact of the Jasper Talks Symposium, a national action plan (Blueprint for Action), and recent initiatives that reflect Canadian commitment to adapted physical…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
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Stopka, Christine; Pomeranz, Jamie; Siders, Ronald; Dykes, Mary K.; Goodman, Ann – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1999
Describes a physical fitness program for secondary students with mental retardation. The program was university based and used college students in a 60-minute program, 30 minutes of fitness exercises and 30 minutes of sports and recreational activities. Addresses administrative concerns and the program generalizability and applicability. (DB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, College School Cooperation, College Students, Health Promotion
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