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Aronson-Ensign, Katherine; Favazza, Paddy C.; Stalega, Melissa V.; Ostrosky, Michaelene M.; Yang, Hsiu-wen; Akamoglu, Yusuf; Cheung, W. Catherine – Grantee Submission, 2018
Many preschool teachers may be aware of the need to support motor skills and physical activity for their students but they are not sure how to actually achieve this goal. Often preschoolers' only motor time includes recess or a short movement with music activity during circle time, with limited or no structured motor curriculum. This article…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Psychomotor Skills, Physical Activity Level, School Readiness
Bryan, Charity L.; Sims, Sandra K.; Dunaway, Donna L.; Hester, Donna J. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2019
The Alabama Champions for Healthy, Active Schools is a state-wide wellness initiative for grades K-12 that utilizes the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. A champion school is encouraged to provide 60 minutes of physical activity throughout the academic day; provide nutritious meals, nutritious smart snacks, and nutrition…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Wellness, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach
Yun, Joonkoo; Beamer, Jennifer – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2018
The importance of physical activity has received considerable attention during the past decade. Physical education has been viewed as a cost-effective way to promote physical activity as a public health initiative. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that a "substantial percentage" of students' overall…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Physical Activities, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation
Brian, Ali; Grenier, Michelle; Lieberman, Lauren J.; Egan, Cate; Taunton, Sally – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2017
Many children in the United States fail to meet the national recommendations for daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). However, children with disabilities are more sedentary than their typically developed peers. Comprehensive school physical activity programming (CSPAP) is a whole-of-school approach to provide children with…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Physical Education, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities
Reid, Greg; Jobling, Ian F. – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2012
The London 2012 Summer Paralympics Mascot, "Mandeville", is named after the village of Stoke Mandeville, near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, England. This was where the inaugural Stoke Mandeville Games were held in 1948. On 28 July 1948, men and women who had been injured throughout the Second World War assembled in Stoke Mandeville for archery…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Ceremonies, Physical Activity Level, War
Cai, Sean X.; Kornspan, Alan S. – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2012
The physical activity patterns of students with disabilities have been studied in order to understand how much moderate and vigorous daily physical exercise is obtained. Literature suggests that students with disabilities are less physically active as compared to children without disabilities. As a result of being less physically active, these…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Exercise, Racquet Sports, Video Games
Exceptional Parent, 2011
Obesity increases the risk of many health conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancers, high blood pressure, lipid disorders, stroke and more. While obesity affects more than one third of all adult Americans, people with disabilities are more likely to be overweight or obese and often have fewer tools for controlling weight at…
Descriptors: Obesity, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Heart Disorders
Exceptional Parent, 2011
This article is part 2 of a 4-part series on "Health Promotion and Wellness" from the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 54 million people--one in five Americans--have a disability, and these Americans are more likely to report: (1) Being in poorer overall health; (2) Having less…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Transportation, Wellness, Disabilities
Roth, Kristi; Columna, Luis – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2011
Empowering students with disabilities to remain physically active after graduation is often a struggle for physical educators. One reason for this is that physical educators are often left out of the transition-planning process. In order to be seen as a key member of the special education team, physical educators need to use the same instructional…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Physical Education, Individualized Education Programs, Disabilities
Capella-McDonnall, Michele – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2007
Health promotion interventions for adults who are visually impaired have received little attention. This article reports what is currently known about the health, overweight and obesity, and levels of physical activity reported by these adults. Conclusions about the need for health promotion activities based on this information are provided, and…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Obesity, Health Promotion, Visual Impairments
Green, Ken – Paul Chapman Publishing, 2008
This easy-to-use introduction explores all of the contemporary issues and enduring themes in physical education, focusing on the United Kingdom but incorporating a global dimension. The wide range of topics covered include: (1) the requirements of National Curriculum Physical Education; (2) the current "state" of physical education; (3)…
Descriptors: National Curriculum, Physical Education, Ethnicity, Social Class

Kosma, Maria; Cardinal, Bradley J.; Rintala, Pauli – Quest, 2002
Presents a series of contemporary theoretical models to facilitate the identification of strategies to increase opportunities for and motivation toward physical activity among people with disabilities. They include achievement goal and competence motivation theories, socialization model, movement confidence, social cognitive theory, and the…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Health Behavior, Motivation, Physical Activities
Stein, Julian U. – Parks and Recreation, 1984
Handicapped individuals have a right to equal opportunity to participate in vigorous physical fitness activities. Procedures and principles that can serve as foundations for developing and implementing fitness programs for all people are explored. (DF)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Health Needs

Jansma, Paul; Krasnavage, Paul – Physical Educator, 1982
A model for a community youth football program that includes disabled youth identifies five divisions of restriction based on: the amount of physical contact; level of activity strenuousness; emphasis on competition and winning; and special accommodations required. Handicapped youth football programs emphasize skill development and provide…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletes, Community Programs, Competition
Leslie, David K., Ed. – 1989
This book on physical education for the older adult is divided into three parts. The first part contains a chapter that introduces the reader to the topic of aging in American society and ties that topic to the interests of health professionals. Chapters 2 through 6 address the foundation areas of health, physical education, recreation and dance…
Descriptors: Biomechanics, Disabilities, Exercise Physiology, Individual Characteristics
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