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Download full textGrosse, Susan J.; McGill, Christine D. – Practical Pointers, 1979
Techniques are described for teaching severely physically disabled persons to swim. Approaches begin with a discussion of water adjustment progression and proceed through achieving breath control, mobility, developing movement in a supine position, and developing recovery. The conclusion addresses such final steps toward independence as pool entry…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Physical Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Swimming
Sherrill, Claudine, Ed.; Tymeson, Garth, Ed. – 1979
Intended to help state and local personnel identify resource people in physical education and recreation for the handicapped, the directory lists information on approximately 150 professionals in the field. The information was compiled from questionnaires and includes responses in the following areas: title; professional address and telephone…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Biographical Inventories, Handicapped Children, Physical Education
Goodwin, Lane A. – 1975
The objective of mainstreaming is admirable, but the benefits received through a "carte blanche" approach of mainstreaming handicapped individuals into physical education classes are doubtful. Mainstreaming has been attempted in physical education for years, with questionable results and, in many cases, it has been discarded as inappropriate.…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Handicapped Students, Mainstreaming, Physical Education
Lowe, Billye J. – 1971
This guide outlines a course designed to assist students in grades 7-12 who have disabilities and cannot successfully take part in a general physical education program. The course is devoted to developing skill in recreational sports and games, developing understanding of individual limitations and potentialities, aiding the student in personal…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Curriculum Guides, Exercise (Physiology), Physical Activities
Geddes, Dolores – Academic Therapy, 1980
Suggestions for adapting the physical education programs for learning disabled students are offered. Among strategies suggested are provision for a structured program and an individualized program which uses knowledge of the specific learning disability to tailor the program to the child. (PHR)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Individualized Instruction, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedStran, Margaret; Hardin, Brent – Teaching Elementary Physical Education, 2002
Presents various instructional techniques and examples of dances teachers can use to accommodate and integrate students with ambulatory disabilities, reviewing basic inclusion principles as they relate to dance and providing a suggested progression for teaching dance when including children with ambulatory disabilities. The article illustrates…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Dance Education, Elementary Education, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedGavron, Sue – Strategies, 1989
Factors to consider when a disabled student is integrated into a physical education class are discussed as well as specific ways to accommodate students with disabilities in an integrated physical education setting. (IAH)
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming
Direct linkKowalski, Ellen; McCall, Renee; Aiello, Rocco; Lieberman, Lauren – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
For students with disabilities, annual goals are the nuts and bolts of the everyday program outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) of 2004, a present level of performance with measurable annual goals must be outlined in a student's IEP. Goals should…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Individualized Education Programs, National Standards, Disabilities
Ciccaglione, Sue; Magliaro, Susan – 1986
The guide is intended to provide information to adapted physical education instructors. An initial section introduces characteristics of the following handicapping conditions: autism, diabetes, emotional disturbance, learning disabilities, mental retardation, musculoskeletal disorders, neuromuscular disorders, seizure and convulsive disorders, and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Forbus, William R., III – 1983
A case study focuses on the characteristics and physical management of a 15-year-old with Prader-Willi Syndrome, a birth defect associated with hypotonia, insatiable appetite, hypogonadism, central nervous system dysfunction, and abnormal growth and development . A literature review addresses studies dealing with behavior modification of obesity…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Behavior Modification, Congenital Impairments, Multiple Disabilities
Cowart, Jim – Practical Pointers, 1978
The newsletter offers guidelines for adapting physical education classes to meet the needs of handicapped students. Adaptations should be within a student's ability range, allow a student to participate within guidelines established by his/her physician, allow a student to participate in the development of an adaptation and be positive toward its…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Archery, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Harris, Cordelia Graves – Practical Pointers, 1979
Preparation for teaching dance to orthopedically handicapped students is discussed in addition to specific suggestions for teaching popular dance, square dance, folk dance, modern dance, and ballet. Dancing is seen as a way to give orthopedically handicapped students physical education success without competition. Recommended music for each type…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Dance, Elementary Secondary Education, Physical Disabilities
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. – 1975
The pamphlet cites opinions of professionals, philosophers, and handicapped persons to discuss the value of physical education, recreation, and sports for the handicapped. Addressed are such aspects as definitions of the handicapped, impaired, and disabled; medical opinions; benefits beyond the physical; and integration into regular school and…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Athletics, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children
Bond, Gregory – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1975
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Amputations, Athletic Equipment, Athletics
Adams, Ronald; Oppelt, Kurt – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1978
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Handicapped Students, Ice Skating, Physical Activities
