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Ryan, Joseph B.; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Cadorette, Deborah; Hodge, Janie; Markham, Michelle – Preventing School Failure, 2014
Children with disabilities are at increased risk of health risk factors including obesity, often because of low levels of physical activity and limited participation in sports. However, organized adaptive sports programs are increasingly available for individuals with disabilities. This article provides recommendations for establishing successful…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Adapted Physical Education, Team Sports, Athletics
Dummer, Gail M.; Semmel, Melvyn I. – Viewpoints, 1977
The 1978 deadline for implementation of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL94-142) requires that physical educators act immediately to develop appropriate instructional programs for both mildly and severely handicapped children and to train personnel with the expertise needed to deliver these programs. (MB)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Exceptional Child Education, Federal Legislation, Handicapped Students
Iowa State Dept. of Education, Des Moines. Div. of Instructional Services. – 1992
This resource guide is intended to aid in the development of physical education programs to meet the motor, social, and recreational needs of students with disabilities. Two brief chapters on legislation review federal regulations, Iowa law, and Iowa rules for special education and special education administration. Next, the four steps in…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Elementary School Students