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Adapting a Preschool Physical Activity Intervention to Be Inclusive of Children on the Autism Spectrum
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Ellyn Schmidt; Jessica Hoffman; Christina Mulé; Amy Briesch – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2024
Interventions for promoting physical activity designed specifically for preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are lacking, which is problematic given the low rates of physical activity among this population. This study used a stakeholder-engaged approach to adapt the Wellness Enhancing Physical Activity for Young Children (WE PLAY)…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Health Promotion, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Young Children
Practical Strategies for Teaching Students with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in General Physical Education Classrooms
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Mulrine, Christopher F.; Flores-Marti, Ismael – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2014
Due to federal mandates, physical educators are now expected to teach a wide range of students, spanning the entirety of the learning continuum, in their classes. These mandates support and encourage students with disabilities to learn and grow in inclusive settings alongside their general education peers. Students diagnosed with Attention-Deficit…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Special Needs Students, Teaching Methods
Leveling the Playing Field: Strategies for Inclusion
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Martin, Matthew R.; Speer, Laura – Strategies: A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators, 2011
This article summarizes the highlights of a one-day adapted physical education workshop, delivered to an audience of physical educators and undergraduate physical education students. Three experienced adapted physical educators and an individual who works full time for the Special Olympics shared their knowledge and expertise with the…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Workshops, Physical Education Teachers, Disabilities
Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism in Physical Education
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Groft-Jones, Melissa; Block, Martin E. – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2006
The purpose of this article is to summarize information presented in the prior articles into practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with autism. The authors divided the article into three areas: (1) structuring the environment; (2) accommodating communication challenges; and (3) preventing challenging behaviors.…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Teaching Methods, Physical Education Teachers, Children
Adapted Aquatics Programming: A Professional Guide.
Lepore, Monica; Gayle, G. William; Stevens, Shawn F. – 1998
This book is designed to help aquatic instructors in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities in general or adapted aquatics programs. Part 1, "Foundations of Adapted Aquatics," introduces various philosophies and issues having to do with initiating adapted aquatics programs. Chapters address the benefits of aquatic activity, models for…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Adults, Aquatic Sports, Behavior Modification
Adapted Physical Education for Emotionally Disturbed Children and Learning Disabled Children.
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Womack, Karen King; Womack, Sid T. – 1982
A review of literature on learning disabled and emotionally disturbed children is presented, focusing upon the role of the physical education teacher as a part of the educational team responsible for implementing individualized education programs. The close relationship between learning disabilities and emotional disturbances is examined, and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Behavior Modification, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances