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Strategies to Increase Self-, Student, and Discipline Advocacy in Adapted Physical Education
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Trad, Alyssa M.; Richards, K. Andrew R.; Wilson, Wesley J. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2021
While sharing some characteristics with their general physical education colleagues, adapted physical educators also face unique challenges related to their role. For example, both general and adapted physical education teachers encounter stress stemming from the marginalized nature of their discipline but may navigate such experiences…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Self Advocacy, Adapted Physical Education, Students with Disabilities
Cocurricular Service-Learning through a Camp for Athletes with Visual Impairments
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Wilson, Wesley J.; Haegele, Justin A.; Holland, Steven K.; Richards, K. Andrew R. – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
Service-learning (SL) has become popular as part of the formal curriculum and as cocurricular experiences for college students. Some SL programs serve individuals with disabilities, but their influence on college volunteers is not well understood. The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences and perspectives of preprofessional…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Service Learning, Camps, Athletes
Recruitment and Initial Socialization into Adapted Physical Education Teacher Education
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Richards, K. Andrew R.; Wilson, Wesley J. – European Physical Education Review, 2020
While much has been learned about the socialization of physical education teachers through occupational socialization theory, less is known about the socialization of adapted physical educators. The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences leading individuals to enrol in a graduate-level adapted physical education teacher education…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Adapted Physical Education, Socialization, Student Recruitment
Experiential Learning and Inclusion through Service-Learning: Recommendations for Kinesiology to Support Students and People with Impairments
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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
Perceived Workplace Experiences of Adapted Physical Educators and Physical Educators
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Wilson, Wesley J.; Richards, K. Andrew R.; Haegele, Justin A.; Holland, Steven K. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 2020
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the workplace experiences of physical education and adapted physical education teachers while also considering biological sex. Role socialization theory was used as a guiding lens. Method: Participants included 653 teachers (women = 382) who taught physical education (n = 420) or adapted physical…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Conditions
Planning a Service-Learning Program to Benefit Children with Disabilities
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Richards, K. Andrew R.; Wilson, Wesley J.; Eubank, Lori – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
Service-learning has become a popular method for connecting the theory taught in undergraduate methods courses with real-world practice in the field while also promoting volunteerism. It exposes undergraduates to relevant learning experiences and provides them with an opportunity to apply their skills in the service of others who are in need. One…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Outcomes of Education, Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities