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Direct linkObrusnikova, Iva; Bibik, Janice M.; Cavalier, Albert R.; Manley, Kyle – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2012
The use of therapy-dog teams in programs for children with disabilities is becoming increasingly popular in school and therapeutic settings and has been shown to provide physical, social, and emotional benefits for the children. This article describes the basic steps for implementing therapy dog-assisted activities in physical activity programs…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Physical Activities, Therapy, Autism
Stephens, Tammy L.; Silliman-French, Lisa; Kinnison, Lloyd; French, Ron – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
There are numerous components of the No Child Left Behind Act (2001) and the Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act (2004) that could directly affect the responsibilities of general physical educators (GPE). The purpose of this article is to address each of the components related to (1) the application of the response-to-intervention (RTI)…
Descriptors: Federal Legislation, Disabilities, Physical Education Teachers, Program Implementation
Peer reviewedDavis, Patricia – Physical Educator, 1977
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Exceptional Child Education, Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation
Austin, Dean A. – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
The author describes a secondary school developmental physical education program designed to raise the activity levels of sedentary students with permanent physical disabilities, temporary disabilities, or severe motor discrepancies. (MJB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Developmental Programs, Handicapped Children, Physical Activities
Download full textBerry, Roy S. – 1973
Examined in the end of project year report were the effects of a developmental physical education program on the fitness and adapted game participation of 83 trainable mentally retarded children in a special school. Student knowledge of rules, safety procedures, and health habits for adapted activities exceeded anticipated levels; and data on six…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Exceptional Child Research, Games, Mental Retardation
Physical Education, Recreation and Related Programs for Autistic and Emotionally Disturbed Children.
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. Information and Research Utilization Center. – 1976
The packet contains bibliographies, general suggestions, program ideas and descriptions of activities used in physical education and recreation programs for autistic and emotionally disturbed children. Bibliographies on autism are presented for the following topics: physical education and perceptual-motor experiences; recreation and play; and art,…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Art, Autism, Bibliographies
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1976
The role of physical education and recreation in early intervention for handicapped children is the focus of the fourth of seven related documents. Introductory information on the history and rationale for early intervention and on developmental characteristics of the normal and handicapped child is followed by bibliographies on the following…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Bibliographies, Curriculum, Early Childhood Education
Geddes, Dolores M.; Burnette, Wanda L. – 1975
The report serves as a systematic collection, analysis, and synthesis of research data, empirical evidence, program information, and various resource materials in the fields of recreation/therapeutic recreation and physical education/adapted physical education for disabled individuals. The report consists of over 20 state of the art reports, each…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Exceptional Child Education
