The purpose of this study was to analyze faculty selections of course content in introductory-adapted physical education courses syllabi pertaining to content on inclusion at three universities in Chile. In this content analysis, course syllabi from three different Chilean physical education teacher education programs were analyzed. From the…

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…

Since 1975, the implementation of the Least Restrictive Environment, a federal mandate of Public Law 94-142, has been historically challenging for physical educators and adapted physical educators. Confusion and misinterpretation of the law's intent, as well as competing ideologies, have perpetuated failed Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)…

This study examined physical education teachers' perceptions of their knowledge, skills, and dispositions, who received federal funding and training from the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in Adapted Physical Education (APE). The OSEP offers grant opportunities to institutions of higher education, non-profits, and other educational…

The purpose of this manuscript was to discuss the recommendations and guidelines of the Carnegie Group's 2007 effort to "Reclaim the EdD" as well as to outline the work completed at the University of Virginia related to their re-design of the Doctor of Education (EdD) degree. In order to address the re-envision and re-formulation of the…

The purpose of this study was to analyze the employment market of adapted physical education (APE) careers in higher education since 1975 to see if the increase of this market has continued since 1998. Based on the data collected from the "Chronicle of Higher Education", a total of 887 APE job openings have been posted since 1975,…

The author describes an adapted physical education program at Cleveland State University for students who, because of permanent or temporary disabilities, cannot participate in regularly offered physical education activities. (MJB)

A format for half-day or weekend projects that permit physically and/or mentally disabled persons to participate in special dance programs on college campuses is presented. The programs would be conducted by university students, with faculty supervision. Suggestions for adapting dance activities to meet the needs of the disabled are included. (PP)

An independent study program at Fairleigh Dickinson University facilitates physical education activity for special and handicapped students. (LH)

The development and implementation of a physical education program adapted to the needs of severely physically disabled students attending the University of Arizona (Tucson) is described. (TA)

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…

Among 22 teacher educators of adapted physical education, 10 reported that their institutions offered a degree program in adapted physical education; 4 of these required practical training in rural districts. Eighteen institutions required an undergraduate course in adapted physical education; 12 of these courses contained a rural-oriented…

Handicapped students have a right to participate in collegiate recreational programs, either on their present levels or on adapted levels. Programs should be flexible enough to adapt to a changing number of students and their recreational desires. (CJ)

Findings are reported from a survey of 33 disabled university students which sought to identify perceptions of these students about their fitness levels. Implications of these findings for implementation of curriculum modifications, mainstreaming, and practicum experiences for preservice physical educators are discussed. (IAH)

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)