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Czajkowski, Laura; And Others – 1980
The guidelines are intended to help educators plan and develop comprehensive motor development/physical education programs for the handicapped. Topics covered include the following (sample subtopics in parentheses): an overview of federal and state lgislation influencing future physical education programing (components of an individualized…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Thome, Kathleen – Practical Pointers, 1980
The author discusses how land activities can be adapted to water so that individuals with handicapping conditions can participate in circuit training activities. An initial section lists such organizational procedures as providing vocal and/or visual cues for activities, having assistants accompany the performers throughout the circuit, and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Motor Development
Bornell, Donald G. – Practical Pointers, 1980
Activities designed to increase the movement ability and enjoyment of disabled students are described. The first section discusses three activities--aerial shuffleboard, aerial golf, and bottles and eggs--designed to improve eye-hand coordination and throwing ability. The use of cardboard walking stilts is discussed as a method to improve…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Eye Hand Coordination
Hall, John; And Others – 1982
Developed as part of the Physical Education In-Service Training Project of the University of Kentucky, this manual is designed to help special education teachers and adapted physical education teachers promote the motor and play skills of handicapped students through planned activities. Content areas of the manual were identified as "greatest…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Games
Association for Research, Administration, Professional Councils & Societies, Reston, VA. – 1989
This publication is a compilation of monographs offering practical suggestions for teachers of adapted physical education. It contains numerous suggestions on teaching techniques, activity adaptations, equipment modifications, programming information, coaching hints, skill development strategies, and curriculum data. The five sections offer…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Dance, Disabilities, Games
Kelly, Luke E. – 1988
The I CAN--Achievement-Based Curriculum (ABC) project is designed to train regular and special education teachers and regular physical educators to implement individualized, assessment-based instruction of the physical and motor needs of handicapped students in their classes. The ABC is a process model for training teachers how to plan, assess,…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum, Disabilities
Berridge, Mavis E., Ed.; Ward, Graham R., Ed. – 1987
The 36 papers in this book were presented at the Fifth International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity. Presentations document some of the research findings and new ideas in physical education and recreation programs designed to improve the quality of life for special populations. The collection represents the breadth of the field, from the…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletes, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Melograno, Vincent; Loovis, E. Michael – 1988
Results of comprehensive needs assessments conducted in 1980 and 1988 were compared relative to appropriate physical education for handicapped students as mandated by PL 94-142. A direct, self-report methodology was used covering various dimensions of teacher needs. Although there was a significant improvement of the teachers who had served on a…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Comparative Analysis, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Melograno, Vincent; Loovis, E. Michael – 1990
To comply with the Education for the Handicapped Act, comprehensive needs assessments were conducted in Ohio relative to appropriate physical education programming in the least restrictive environment. Results from an assessment in an urban school district confirmed the belief that physical education teachers did not possess needed competencies…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Education Programs
Watson, Bevilie R. – 1984
This book deals with the promotion of body awareness through use of educational gymnastics, with handicapped or non-handicapped but poorly coordinated children of all age levels. The method provides an analytical approach to movement, encourages children to listen to language, and assists them in creating their own activities. The activities and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Class Activities, Disabilities, Elementary Education
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Sugden, David – British Journal of Special Education, 1991
This article comments on recommendations for physical education in the British National Curriculum as they pertain to children with special educational needs. It considers arguments for physical education; motor development of the child; principles of physical education for this population (entitlement, access, integration, integrity); teaching…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, British National Curriculum, Curriculum, Disabilities
Roice, G. Robert, Ed. – 1981
One of five volumes intended to help teachers of mainstreamed handicapped students, the book presents twelve papers on physical education instruction. The following titles and authors are included: "The Heartbreak of Kickball, Dodgeball, and Drop the Hankie--Elementary School Physical Education--The Bases for the Basics" (R. Benton); "Shared…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Deafness, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Kelly, Luke E. – 1995
These national standards document basic competencies required for individuals providing adapted physical education services. They define qualifications for professionals in this field and the knowledge and skills needed by individuals preparing for the certification examination. An introduction describes the development of the standards, including…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Maitre, Merry; And Others – 1980
This manual was developed for use by physical educators who ultimately have the responsibility for providing meaningful physical education experiences for the handicapped. The following chapters are included: Legislation and Physical Education; Disabilities; Medication and Physical Activity; Assessment and Evaluation; Program/Placement…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletic Equipment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Wessel, Janet A.; Holland, Bernard V. – 1992
This paper focuses on physical education for students in preschool (3 to 5 years) and primary grades K-2 (5 to 7 years). It describes developmentally appropriate practices as a set of indicators for high quality play and motor skills programs for all children, including children with special needs. The paper also describes and recommends an…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Development, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
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