This documentary statement was prepared in response to those members participating in the 18th International Congress of the International Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, who recommended in August 1975 that member countries prepare a statement on current status of health, physical education and recreation. Attention is…

Presented is a bibliography of 96 books and pamphlets concerned with the planning and modifying of recreational activities for physically handicapped children. Publications are listed alphabetically by author or distributor within four subject areas: recreation and recreational activities, residential and day camping, adapted physical education,…

Provided in the manual are organizational guidelines and suggested activities for a Special Evants segment of the Mississippi Special Olympics Program to encourage participation by low motor functioning, multihandicapped, mentally retarded persons. Information is provided concerning objectives, organizational set-up, guidelines, communication…

This pilot project, involving undergraduate physical education majors in an exercise program with senior citizens, revealed that the elderly were receptive to such a program, that young physical educators were capable of working with the elderly, and that the program was evaluated highly by all involved. (MJB)

Most of the nation's handicapped children do not now receive adequate physical education and recreation services, a situation that can be corrected through Individualized Education programs. (Editor)

Examination of the influence of peer tutors on the academic learning time (ALT) of three moderately/severely mentally-retarded handicapped students in adapted physical education indicated that the presence of peer tutors had a positive effect on the ALT. (Author/CB)

Severe cerebral palsied children require adapted physical education activities, and teachers' consultation with physical therapists can help in planning appropriate activities for them. Gross motor activities (such as sitting T-ball and wheelchair knockdown) that have been successfully used with elementary and middle school students are suggested.…

Educable mentally handicapped adolescents with and without additional health problems (N=24) participated in a three-month fitness intervention program. Pre- and post-measures revealed a high incidence of poor posture in both groups. Related topics discussed include subsequent biomechanical interventions, subjective symptomatology, and the need…

The author contends that physical fitness through adapted physical education allows handicapped students to successfully participate in sports and independent recreational activities in the community. (SB)

Current trends in research about leisure activities with special populations include the examination of: (1) needs of clients; (2) use of leisure as a treatment tool; (3) development of programs; and (4) counseling and therapy. Proposed areas for future studies include teaching and therapy methods, descriptive studies of leisure needs, and…

The Physical Education Opportunity Program for Exceptional Learners (PEOPEL) was initiated as a project designed to provide a physical education experience for handicapped learners. PEOPEL differs from regular physical education programs in three aspects: (1) the use of trained student aids, (2) smaller class size, and (3) individualized…

A sample adapted physical education program designed for a specific student's needs is described. (JMF)

Defining and measuring professional obsolescence among physical educators is examined through a comparison of the current knowledge base of graduating physical education seniors and physical education practitioners. Results demonstrate a conflict between what experts think persons in the field of physical education should know and the actual…

Planning and implementing effective physical education instruction for students with learning disabilities in mainstreamed settings involves focusing on qualitative aspects before quantitative, setting clear and consistent expectations, maximizing students' chances for success, maximizing on-task time, using modeling and physical manipulation, and…