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Adapted Physical Education Specialists: A Historical and Contemporary Analysis
Author: Dr. Evelyn Reed, PhD, Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Professor of Kinesiology at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Reed has over 25 years of experience in the field, including extensive research on inclusive physical education practices and the training of adapted physical education specialists. She has authored numerous publications on the topic and served as a consultant for various school districts and organizations.
Keywords: Adapted Physical Education Specialists, Inclusive Physical Education, Special Education, Disability Sport, Adapted Physical Activity, Motor Development, Physical Literacy, Inclusion, Differentiated Instruction.
Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive overview of adapted physical education specialists, tracing their historical evolution within the broader context of special education and inclusive practices. It examines the crucial role these specialists play in promoting the physical well-being, motor skill development, and social-emotional growth of students with disabilities. We will explore the evolving role of adapted physical education specialists in light of current educational reform and the growing emphasis on inclusive practices.
1. The Historical Context of Adapted Physical Education Specialists
The field of adapted physical education (APE) emerged alongside the broader special education movement in the mid-20th century. Initially, the focus was primarily on remediating physical impairments and addressing functional limitations. Students with disabilities were often segregated into separate programs, receiving specialized instruction aimed at improving their physical functioning. Adapted physical education specialists, initially trained as physical therapists or remedial specialists, played a vital role in providing these individualized services. The emphasis was largely on medical models of disability, focusing on deficits rather than abilities.
The latter half of the 20th century saw a significant shift towards a more inclusive approach to education. Landmark legislation like the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (later reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA) mandated the least restrictive environment (LRE) for students with disabilities. This led to a growing demand for adapted physical education specialists who could effectively integrate students with disabilities into general physical education classes. The role evolved from solely remediating deficits to promoting participation, skill development, and social inclusion within inclusive settings.
2. The Contemporary Role of Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Today, adapted physical education specialists are highly trained professionals who possess a deep understanding of both physical education pedagogy and the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Their role extends far beyond simply modifying activities; they are integral members of the educational team, contributing to individualized education program (IEP) development and implementation. Key responsibilities include:
Assessment: Conducting thorough assessments to identify each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and needs in relation to physical activity. This involves evaluating motor skills, fitness levels, and participation preferences.
Individualized Program Planning: Developing and implementing individualized instruction plans tailored to meet each student's unique needs and goals, reflecting the student's strengths and minimizing areas of weakness.
Instruction and Curriculum Adaptation: Modifying equipment, rules, and activities to ensure maximum participation and success for all students. This requires creativity and flexibility in designing lessons that accommodate diverse abilities.
Collaboration: Working closely with general education teachers, special education teachers, parents, and other related service professionals to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment for students with disabilities.
Advocacy: Championing the rights and needs of students with disabilities, ensuring their access to quality physical education programs and promoting inclusive practices within schools.
Professional Development: Staying abreast of current research and best practices in adapted physical education and inclusive education to implement the best possible instruction.
3. Current Relevance and Future Directions
The importance of adapted physical education specialists continues to grow. With increasing awareness of the importance of physical activity for overall health and well-being, there's a greater recognition of the crucial role these specialists play in promoting the physical literacy and lifelong participation of individuals with disabilities. The emphasis is now on inclusive practices, where students with disabilities are integrated into general physical education classes whenever possible. This requires collaboration, creativity, and a deep understanding of differentiated instruction.
Future directions in the field include:
Increased use of technology: Incorporating assistive technology and adaptive equipment to enhance participation and engagement.
Focus on lifelong physical activity: Promoting habits and skills that lead to continued physical activity beyond the school setting.
Emphasis on social-emotional learning: Recognizing the significant role of physical activity in developing social skills, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
Evidence-based practices: Utilizing research-based strategies to ensure the effectiveness of interventions and program designs.
Conclusion
Adapted physical education specialists are essential members of the educational community, playing a vital role in ensuring that all students, regardless of their abilities, have the opportunity to experience the many benefits of physical activity. Their expertise in adapting instruction, collaborating with other professionals, and advocating for inclusive practices is crucial to promoting the physical, social, and emotional well-being of students with disabilities. As our understanding of disability and inclusive practices evolves, the role of adapted physical education specialists will continue to expand and evolve, ensuring that all students can reach their full potential.
Publisher: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD). AAHPERD is a leading professional organization for professionals in physical education, health education, recreation, and dance, including those specializing in adapted physical education. Their authority stems from decades of experience in establishing standards, conducting research, and advocating for quality physical education and adapted physical education programs.
Editor: Dr. Sarah Jones, EdD, Professor Emerita of Special Education, University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Jones’ extensive experience in special education and inclusive practices brings valuable expertise and credibility to this article.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between a physical education teacher and an adapted physical education specialist? Physical education teachers teach general physical education classes, while adapted physical education specialists work specifically with students who have disabilities, adapting instruction and creating individualized programs to meet their needs.
2. What qualifications are required to become an adapted physical education specialist? Most jurisdictions require a bachelor's or master's degree in adapted physical education or a related field, along with state certification or licensure.
3. How do adapted physical education specialists adapt activities for students with disabilities? They modify rules, equipment, and the environment to ensure participation. They might use assistive technology, adaptive equipment, or adjust activity difficulty.
4. What is the role of adapted physical education specialists in IEP development? They participate in IEP meetings, contributing expertise on appropriate physical activities and adaptations.
5. How do adapted physical education specialists promote social inclusion? They create inclusive learning environments, integrate students with disabilities into general PE classes where appropriate, and promote peer interaction.
6. Are there specific certifications for adapted physical education specialists? Yes, many states require specific certifications, and professional organizations offer specialized certifications.
7. How can parents find an adapted physical education specialist for their child? Contact their child's school, the local school district’s special education department, or a local early intervention program.
8. What are some common challenges faced by adapted physical education specialists? Challenges include limited resources, large caseloads, and the need to adapt to diverse disabilities and learning styles.
9. What is the future of adapted physical education? The future will likely see more integration of technology, increased emphasis on evidence-based practices, and a focus on fostering lifelong physical activity habits.
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| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Education National Standards National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (U.S.), Luke Kelly, 2006 Adapted Physical Education National Standards, Second Edition, is the essential resource for everyone in the adapted physical education field. Preservice teachers will use the text to prepare for the APENS exam, practicing teachers will use it to improve their understanding and application of the standards, college faculty will use it to prepare students for the APENS exam and evaluate their programs, and school administrators will use it to hire and review adapted PE teachers.--BOOK JACKET. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Education and Sport Joseph P. Winnick, David L. Porretta, 2021-10-29 This top-selling text, now in its seventh edition, is the go-to text to prepare students to teach people with disabilities. Adapted Physical Education and Sport provides comprehensive and clear guidance for professionals working with people with unique physical education needs, differences, and abilities. New to This Edition No other adapted physical education text has sold more copies than this book—but the contributors are not resting on their laurels. The text is loaded with new and updated material: Enhanced coverage of universal design for learning, with strategies and applications presented throughout the text A new chapter devoted entirely to adventure sports and activities A chapter on adapted sport that has been further developed to reflect the progress in the field Enhanced coverage of sport-specific injuries and prevention Also new to this edition are related online learning aids delivered through HKPropel, including assignable learning and enrichment activities to help students apply the book’s foundational knowledge. The HKPropel resources also include an instructor guide with teaching tips and strategies, ideas for an introductory course in adapted physical education and sport, and a sample syllabus. Other tools include a test bank, video clips demonstrating 26 of the fitness tests from The Brockport Physical Fitness Test Manual, and forms, tables, and calculators related to the Brockport Physical Fitness Test. In addition, the team of 30 highly renowned contributors includes 12 new voices who add their perspectives to the content. More Features Adapted Physical Education and Sport offers readers much more: Chapter-opening scenarios that introduce one or more of the chapter’s concepts Application examples that explore real-life situations and show how to apply the text concepts to solve relevant issues Print, video, and online resources in the text and through HKPropel Appendixes that include definitions based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), contact information for organizations associated with adapted physical education and sport, information related to the Brockport Physical Fitness Test, a scale to evaluate adapted physical education programs, and more The book’s contents are aligned with the IDEA legislation and will help current and future educators identify the unique needs of children with disabilities, adapt physical education to meet those needs, and develop effective individualized education programs (IEPs) for those students. Adapted Physical Education and Sport is the ideal book for those who want the foundational knowledge that leads to the practical development and implementation of top-quality physical education and sport programs for people with disabilities. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Case Studies in Adapted Physical Education Samuel Hodge, Nathan Murata, Martin Block, Lauren Lieberman, 2017-07-05 The case studies in this book provide readers with opportunities to think critically about real-life situations that arise when working with children with varied abilities and disabilities, as well as opportunities to question and explore and to empower themselves in the process. The case scenarios illustrate actual experiences faced by a diverse group of general and adapted physical educators representing various contexts from self-contained APE classes and inclusive GPE (elementary, middle, and high school; urban, rural, and suburban) to youth sports, community recreation, and health club settings. When reading the book, pre-service and in-service teachers will be exposed to the issues facing physical educators as changes in federal law further mandate the inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education classes and after-school sports. Identifying with the situations and characters in the cases will encourage readers to explore such issues as diversity and disability, attitude and ethics, behavior management and conflict resolution, and inclusion strategies. Questions following each case prompt readers to identify the critical issues and how the physical education professionals dealt with those issues, and then determine whether they would have handled the issues in the same way. Analyzing and discussing the cases will enable readers to formulate strategies for dealing with related issues and better prepare them to provide safe, satisfying, and successful physical activity experiences to individuals with varied abilities. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment, 2E Horvat, Michael, Kelly, Luke, Block, Martin, Croce, Ron, 2018 In Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment, you will learn about the assessment process, the tests available, how to administer them, and how to interpret the results and program accordingly. You will also learn how to assess the whole student by examining their social, affective, physical, and cognitive abilities. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Education National Standards National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (U.S.), 2020 This manual is the third edition of the professional Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPEID) conducts a review process every several years and revises the APENS and the national exam as needed. These revisions are made by members of the profession to reflect current knowledge and practices-- |
| adapted physical education specialists: Essentials of Teaching Adapted Physical Education Samuel Hodge, Lauren Lieberman, Nathan Murata, 2017-09-29 Essentials of Teaching Adapted Physical Education: Diversity, Culture, and Inclusion offers a wealth of knowledge for teaching today's diverse student population, including those with disabilities. Readers will learn how to teach a variety of students, organize learning within various curricular models, assess and evaluate students, and manage behavior. Readers will also learn more about the conditions and disabilities they may encounter when teaching, how to understand students' various abilities, and how to adapt and modify instructional methods to include all students. The book emphasizes the importance of being culturally responsive and acquiring the necessary knowledge to infuse appropriate, socially just practices into educational settings. Future teachers will learn how to apply culturally responsive instructional methods and behavior management strategies and will understand broader social and economic contexts for their students' behavior. At the same time, this book provides more than a how-to approach to teaching adapted physical education. Its content and features promote reflective learning, encouraging readers to anticipate the types of teaching situations and challenges that may arise and think through how they will respond. Scenarios and vignettes throughout provide context for the material and promote critical thinking and problem solving. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education Justin Haegele, Samuel Hodge, Deborah Shapiro, 2020-01-21 This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted physical education (APE). Exploring philosophical and foundational aspects of APE, the book outlines the main conceptual frameworks informing research and teaching in this area, and presents important material that will help shape best practice and future research. Written by world-leading researchers, the book introduces the key themes in APE, such as historical perspectives on disability, disability and the law, language, and measurement. It examines the most significant theoretical frameworks for understanding APE, from embodiment and social cognitive theory to occupational socialization, and surveys current debates and practical issues in APE, such as teacher training, the use of technology, and physical inactivity and health. Acknowledging the importance of the voices of children, parents and peers, the book also explores research methods and paradigms in APE, with each chapter including directions for further research. Offering an unprecedented wealth of material, the Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education is an essential reference for advanced students, researchers and scholars working in APE, and useful reading for anybody with an interest in disability, physical education, sports coaching, movement science or youth sport. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education & Recreation Kristi Roth, Laurie Zittel, Jean Pyfer, David Auxter, 2016-09-06 Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation, Twelfth Edition provides physical educators with the up-to-date knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and monitor instructional programs for students at various levels of ability. It is one of the only texts in the adapted physical education market that provides both task-specific and developmental teaching approaches. With the national movement to include most students with disabilities into the general curriculum, the text is designed to enable adapted and traditional physical education teachers to successfully address those students’ needs in the general physical education class. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness Lauren J. Lieberman, Paul E. Ponchillia, Susan Kay Vlahas Ponchillia, 2013 From three prominent educators and athletes comes this important new sourcebook on teaching the skills that will enable both children and adults with visual impairments and deafblindness to participate in physical education, recreation, sports, and lifelong health and fitness activities.Physical Education and Sports for People with Visual Impairments and Deafblindness includes methods of modifying physical skills instruction; techniques for adapting sports and other physical activities; teaching methods and curriculum points for physical skills instruction throughout the lifespan; and information about sports and related activities, providing rules, adaptations, and information about competition options. It is an ideal manual for physical educators, adapted physical education specialists, teachers of students with visual impairments, orientation and mobility specialists, occupational and recreational therapists, and anyone else interested in sports and recreation for persons who are visually impaired or deafblind. |
| adapted physical education specialists: National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education SHAPE America - Society of Health and Physical Educators, 2014-03-13 Focused on physical literacy and measurable outcomes, empowering physical educators to help students meet the Common Core standards, and coming from a recently renamed but longstanding organization intent on shaping a standard of excellence in physical education, National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education is all that and much more. Created by SHAPE America — Society of Health and Physical Educators (formerly AAHPERD) — this text unveils the new National Standards for K-12 Physical Education. The standards and text have been retooled to support students’ holistic development. This is the third iteration of the National Standards for K-12 Physical Education, and this latest version features two prominent changes: •The term physical literacy underpins the standards. It encompasses the three domains of physical education (psychomotor, cognitive, and affective) and considers not only physical competence and knowledge but also attitudes, motivation, and the social and psychological skills needed for participation. • Grade-level outcomes support the national physical education standards. These measurable outcomes are organized by level (elementary, middle, and high school) and by standard. They provide a bridge between the new standards and K-12 physical education curriculum development and make it easy for teachers to assess and track student progress across grades, resulting in physically literate students. In developing the grade-level outcomes, the authors focus on motor skill competency, student engagement and intrinsic motivation, instructional climate, gender differences, lifetime activity approach, and physical activity. All outcomes are written to align with the standards and with the intent of fostering lifelong physical activity. National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education presents the standards and outcomes in ways that will help preservice teachers and current practitioners plan curricula, units, lessons, and tasks. The text also • empowers physical educators to help students meet the Common Core standards; • allows teachers to see the new standards and the scope and sequence for outcomes for all grade levels at a glance in a colorful, easy-to-read format; and • provides administrators, parents, and policy makers with a framework for understanding what students should know and be able to do as a result of their physical education instruction. The result is a text that teachers can confidently use in creating and enhancing high-quality programs that prepare students to be physically literate and active their whole lives. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Designing and Implementing Effective Adapted Physical Education Programs Luke Edward Kelly, 2011 This book was written to assist adapted and general physical educators who are dedicated to ensuring that the physical and motor needs of all their students are addressed in physical education. While it is anticipated that adapted physical educators, where available, will typically take the lead in many of the planning and assessing decisions addressed in this book, the content has been organised and presented in such a manner as to facilitate its use by all physical educators. To meet the needs of all of your students requires collaboration, long range planning, and continuous communication between all parties who work with your students. The book has been designed to provide you with the methods and procedures to address the physical education needs of your students with disabilities so that they can all achieve their potential and the benefits of physical education. |
| adapted physical education specialists: A Teacher's Guide to Including Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education Martin E. Block, 2007 The comprehensive, bestselling guide to making inclusive physical education work for students of all ages--includes a wide range of low?cost adaptations, realistic case studies, and practical guidance on key issues like safety and behavior challenges |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Activity Robert D. Steadward, E. Jane Watkinson, Garry D. Wheeler, 2003-08 This comprehensive textbook examines adapted physical activity from across the disciplinary spectrum. From the history of adapted physical education to current practices in rehabilitative medicine, from working with children with emotional disabilities to developing care plans for adults with movement limitations, this collection surveys issues and helps practitioners plan sensible, well-grounded programs. (Midwest). |
| adapted physical education specialists: Special Education Design and Development Tools for School Rehabilitation Professionals Singh, Ajay, Viner, Mark, Yeh, Chia Jung, 2019-12-13 Educators who work with students with disabilities have the unique challenge of providing comprehensive and quality educational experiences for students who have a wide range of abilities and levels of focus. Pedagogies and educational strategies can be applied across a student population, though they tend to have varied success. Developing adaptive teaching methods that provide quality experiences for students with varied disabilities are necessary to promote success for as many of these students as possible. Special Education Design and Development Tools for School Rehabilitation Professionals is a comprehensive research publication that examines special education practices and provides in-depth evaluations of pedagogical practices for improved educational experiences for students with disabilities. Highlighting a range of topics such as bilingual education, psychometrics, and physical education, this book is ideal for special education teachers, instructors, rehabilitation professionals, academicians, school administrators, instructional designers, curriculum developers, principals, educational software developers, researchers, and students. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education Lauren J. Lieberman, Michelle Grenier, Ali Brian, Katrina Arndt, 2021 This groundbreaking text describes how general and adapted PE teachers can implement universal design for learning (UDL) to create units and lesson plans that are accessible to all students. Numerous ready-to-use plans, rubrics, and examples will help teachers follow best practices in inclusion. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Strategies for Inclusion Lauren J. Lieberman, Cathy Houston-Wilson, Michelle Grenier, 2024-03-13 Since the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975, the process of including students with disabilities in general physical education classes has become a reality for school districts. Unfortunately for many students with disabilities, the transition from traditionally segregated classrooms to supportive, inclusive environments has been a continual struggle for all parties involved. Strategies for Inclusion, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access, facilitates a smooth transition and continues to raise the bar for successful integration of students with disabilities into general and adapted physical education settings. Its practical and easy-to-implement planning and assessment strategies make this a complete resource for current and future K-12 PE teachers. The fourth edition provides background information and a clear road map for successful inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education settings. It offers 38 teachable units, complete with assessment tools and step-by-step guidelines for curriculum planning. Each unit contains an assessment rubric and provides ideas on how to incorporate objectives from the student’s individualized education plan (IEP). Adaptations and accommodations are also included in each unit and are divided into the categories of environment, equipment, instruction, and rules. The inclusive curriculum includes the following: 10 elementary units for basic skills such as balance and object control 11 sport units for team sports such as basketball and golf 5 health and fitness units, including swimming and weight training 12 recreation and life skills units such as paddleboarding and dancing Each chapter of the text includes an opening scenario designed to help the reader explore their thoughts and feelings regarding various aspects of inclusion and adapted physical education. Teaching tips and ready-to-use forms, charts, and strategies are included, as well as a brand-new chapter on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborative practices to promote student engagement. In places where the SHAPE America National Standards for K-12 Physical Education are mentioned, they have been updated to the latest revision of the standards. In addition, the fourth edition now offers five ready-to-use PowerPoint training modules, delivered in HKPropel, that instructors or administrators can use for in-service workshops for their students or staff. Teachers will be empowered to advocate for themselves and their students with disabilities to receive the necessary supports that enable all students to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. The training module topics include assessments, universal design for learning, Lieberman-Brian Inclusion Rating Scale for Physical Education (LIRSPE) intervention, paraeducator training, and peer training. Strategies for Inclusion offers the most up-to-date and useful strategies to include children with disabilities in physical education classes. With it, physical and adapted physical educators will help empower all students with the knowledge that anything is possible and that their goals can be achieved through understanding, cooperation, and creativity. Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is not included with this ebook but may be purchased separately. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Making Connections Janet A. Seaman, 2007-01-01 |
| adapted physical education specialists: Case Studies in Adapted Physical Education Samuel Hodge, Nathan Murata, Martin Block, Lauren Lieberman, 2017-07-05 The case studies in this book provide readers with opportunities to think critically about real-life situations that arise when working with children with varied abilities and disabilities, as well as opportunities to question and explore and to empower themselves in the process. The case scenarios illustrate actual experiences faced by a diverse group of general and adapted physical educators representing various contexts from self-contained APE classes and inclusive GPE (elementary, middle, and high school; urban, rural, and suburban) to youth sports, community recreation, and health club settings. When reading the book, pre-service and in-service teachers will be exposed to the issues facing physical educators as changes in federal law further mandate the inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education classes and after-school sports. Identifying with the situations and characters in the cases will encourage readers to explore such issues as diversity and disability, attitude and ethics, behavior management and conflict resolution, and inclusion strategies. Questions following each case prompt readers to identify the critical issues and how the physical education professionals dealt with those issues, and then determine whether they would have handled the issues in the same way. Analyzing and discussing the cases will enable readers to formulate strategies for dealing with related issues and better prepare them to provide safe, satisfying, and successful physical activity experiences to individuals with varied abilities. |
| adapted physical education specialists: A Teacher's Guide to Adapted Physical Education Martin E. Block, 2015-05-15 A healthy and active lifestyle for all students: That's the promise of physical education, and the goal of this comprehensive textbook. Now in a thoroughly updated fourth edition, this text prepares current and future PE teachers to lead welcoming, inclusive classes where every student participates, makes friends, and learns new skills and values. K - 12 physical educators will get cutting-edge research and guidance on inclusive education, concrete strategies for planning and implementing an adapted PE program, and valuable disability-specific information. An essential resource for preparing both general PE teachers and adapted PE teachers, this text will provide a solid foundation for gym classes that meet every student's needs. This new edition has: 9 chapters on teaching students with specific disabilities, making it an ideal text for APE courses; more student-friendly features including updated tips and reproducible forms for planning and teaching, chapter objectives, additional resources, and more case studies; and more photos and illustrations throughout the book to emphasize key points. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Education and Sport Joseph P. Winnick, 2011 This new edition is updated to keep you current with today’s trends in adapted physical education and sport and new chapters, major chapters, revisions and an increased emphasis on best practise |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Activity Dr. Robert D. Steadward, Garry D. Wheeler, E. Jane Watkinson, 2003-08-01 “Natives and Settlers provides a beginning to what should be (and should have been) a continuing, respectful discussion.” —Blanca Schorcht, Associate Professor, University of Northern British Columbia. Is Canada truly postcolonial? Burdened by a past that remains ‘refracted’ in its understanding and treatment of Native peoples, this collection reinterprets treaty making and land claims from Aboriginal perspectives. These five essays not only provide fresh insights to the interpretations of treaties and treaty-making processes, but also examine land claims still under negotiation. Natives and Settlers reclaims the vitality of Aboriginal laws and paradigms in Canada, a country new to decolonization. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span Carol Leitschuh, Marquell Johnson, 2023-09-19 While there are plenty of texts out there on adapted physical activity, there are none like this one. That’s because Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span takes an interdisciplinary, life span approach and provides content on DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), social justice, and SEL (social-emotional learning) that other texts either skim over or skip entirely. Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span features the following: Interviews with professionals that provide students with real-life stories from educators, health care professionals, and others who work with people with disabilities Chapter objectives, chapter summaries, tables, and charts that emphasize key concepts An interdisciplinary approach and life span approach to show students the broad scope of careers across education, clinical, and community settings Content on adapted physical education for children and young people to educate students in the full implementation of IDEA and physical education for children with disabilities, including assessments, IEPs, and program modifications Content on adapted physical activity for adults to enable students to understand the roles of various professions that facilitate adapted physical activity for adults—from those who recently finished high school to senior citizens—using the Healthy People guidelines, research, and the most contemporary model of aging Information about adapted physical activity for early childhood, with a focus on professions that help a young child with a disability begin their journey of adapted physical education Instructor ancillaries to make it easier for instructors to prepare for and teach the course The interdisciplinary approach provides instructors greater flexibility for courses that include students not only from adapted physical education but also from allied health professions: occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language pathology, nursing, medicine, sport psychology, exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation, and more. “Today, the interdisciplinary nature of service in adapted physical activity begins in the earliest ages and continues with professionals who instruct and nurture the physical activity of the oldest of our communities,” says coauthor Carol Leitschuh. “This is the life span approach.” Coauthor Marquell Johnson adds, “The interdisciplinary approach and life span approach provide a much wider view of helping people with disabilities achieve optimal health. Most texts focus on a narrower perspective, such as in school, in a medical or community setting, or with a certain age group. However, this book looks at all the professions that are involved in a person’s life throughout the life span and offers a coordinated approach.” Adapted Physical Activity Across the Life Span will help prepare future professionals to serve individuals who require adaptations to be able to enjoy full and healthy active lives over their lifetimes. From infants to the elderly, all across the life span, people can be physically active—and this text will help them be just that. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches Seth E. Jenny, Jennifer M. Krause, Tess Armstrong, 2021 Technology for Physical Educators, Health Educators, and Coaches guides instructors and coaches in taking full advantage of current technology to help them enhance their instruction, assessment, management, communication, professional development, and advocacy. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education Management Association, Information Resources, 2021-09-24 Inclusion in the classroom is a growing phenomenon that covers a range of areas and subjects; with prominent discussions about race, gender, sexual orientation, and age, today’s world is increasingly focused on making sure education is designed so everyone can succeed. Inclusivity in special education is particularly important as special education covers a wide range of students, including those with physical, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities. As more research and information surrounding best practices, new technologies, and teacher education for special education is considered, it is imperative that teachers and administrators remain up to date on these innovative techniques. The Research Anthology on Inclusive Practices for Educators and Administrators in Special Education is a critical reference source that includes abundant research on all aspects of inclusion in special education as well as the latest trends, research, and studies to provide a comprehensive look at the current state of special education. Covering topics such as accessibility, educational models, teacher training, and assistive technologies, it is ideal for special education teachers, academicians, in-service teachers, pre-service teachers, professors, students, researchers, professionals, administrators, curriculum developers, instructional designers, and policymakers. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education Paul M Wright, K. Andrew R Richards, 2021-06-29 Teaching Social and Emotional Learning in Physical Education is the ideal resource for understanding and integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies into the structure of a physical education program, alongside physical activity and skill development goals. This text should be incorporated as a key resource to guide physical education teacher education courses specifically focused on social and emotional learning while also providing supplemental readings for courses related to physical education curriculum, instruction, assessment, and/or models-based practice. Similarly, practicing physical education teachers who are interested in developing a stronger focus on SEL in their teaching will find that the book provides a comprehensive resource to guide their professional learning and practice. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Teaching Disability Sport Ronald W. Davis, 2011 This new edition of Teaching Disability Sport: A Guide for Physical Educators is loaded with five new chapters, more than 200 games and skills, and everything that future and current teachers need to plan and implement sport skill-related lessons in an inclusive physical education program. Published in its first edition as Inclusion Through Sports, this rendition places greater emphasis on preparing future physical education teachers to use disability sport in their programs. It offers instruction on the various aspects of disability sport, how to teach it, and how to improve programming for students, regardless of ability or disability. This book's ABC model guides readers through the stages of program planning, implementation planning, teaching, assessment, and evaluating. Readers are also shown how to use IEPs and develop goals and objectives for lesson plans. In addition, Teaching Disability Sport provides instruction on wheelchair selection and fitting, equipment concerns, and Web addresses for adapted sports and activities. And an inclusion index makes selecting the right sports and games easy. The 200+ games and activities are cross-referenced to functional profiles (low, medium, high) of students with disabilities. Teachers have the choice of which disability sports to implement and at what level. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education Robert J. Doan, Lynn Couturier MacDonald, Stevie Chepko, 2017-03-03 As a physical education teacher, you are ideally positioned to help students become physically literate individuals—that is, to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. And Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education will empower you to do just that. Through this text, you can develop and implement lesson plans that will help your students attain the outcomes detailed in SHAPE America’s National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education provides lesson plans from experienced middle school physical educators that • will help middle school students meet SHAPE America’s National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes; • provide progressive practice tasks and integrate appropriate physical education assessments to evaluate and monitor student progress; • make the best use of technology in your physical education classes; • include handout materials, homework tasks, lists of needed materials and equipment, questions for student understanding, and reflection questions to ask yourself; and • offer guidance on best instructional practices for involving and engaging all students. The plans offer instructional strategies and pointers on issues such as teaching for transfer, using grid and small games, differentiating instruction for varying ability levels, and integrating conceptual material. You can use the lessons as they are or modify them to meet your needs. Ultimately, these lessons provide a structure for developing your own learning activities and curriculum. Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education is organized into two parts. Part I addresses important factors in planning for student success, including an introductory chapter that helps you consider the issues that influence student learning and understand the instructional environment and the scope and sequence for K-12 physical education. The other two chapters in this part guide you in planning lessons and modules based on outcomes and on meeting the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes. You also learn about the developmental characteristics of middle school students. Part II supplies lesson plans (arranged in modules of eight lessons each) that are based on the Grade-Level Outcomes, offering you a step-by-step guide for building students’ skills and knowledge in these areas: • Dance and rhythms • Invasion games • Net and wall games • Fielding and striking and target games • Outdoor pursuits • Individual-performance activities • Physical activity participation outside of school • Personal fitness and fitness program design In addition, the book comes with a web resource that includes all of the lesson plans in PDF format for easy printing and for easy access from a tablet or computer. Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education is brought to you by SHAPE America, which created the National Standards and Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education and is the only national professional organization for health and physical educators. Among the book’s editors are two of the principal writers of SHAPE America’s National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education. Lesson Planning for Middle School Physical Education brings those standards and outcomes into your classroom as concrete lesson objectives and planning tools. |
| adapted physical education specialists: A Teacher's Guide to Including Students with Disabilities in Regular Physical Education Martin E. Block, 1994 Emphasizing the value of a collaborative team approach, this best-selling practical reference offers simple and creative strategies for meaningfully including children with disabilities in general physical education programs. Educators will find in-depth case examples, detailed assessment guidelines, specific suggestions for environmental and activity modification, and a straightforward discussion of the issues and challenges surrounding inclusion. This text is essential reading for physical education teachers, adapted physical educators, special educators, teachers in training, and parents. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport Claudine Sherrill, 2004 Offering the most comprehensive coverage available and broadening the audience scope to include students majoring in exercise science or coaching who are preparing for nonteaching positions, this new edition features a lifespan, cross-disciplinary approach valuable for both teaching and non-teaching professionals. Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport emphasizes attitude change, inclusion, and psychosocial perspectives for understanding individual differences. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity Claudia Emes, Beth P. Velde, 2005 Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity grounds students in an abilities-based approach to adapted physical activity, ultimately enhancing their success in their budding careers. No other workbook will help students learn more, remember more, and take more from their experience. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Inclusive Physical Activity Susan L. Kasser, Rebecca K. Lytle, 2013 The authors present a new twist on physical activity programming to promote inclusion of all individuals across the lifespan. The text includes student-friendly features such as case studies, chapter questions and a problem-based sequence throughout the chapters. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Wrightslaw Peter W. D. Wright, Pamela Darr Wright, 2002 Aimed at parents of and advocates for special needs children, explains how to develop a relationship with a school, monitor a child's progress, understand relevant legislation, and document correspondence and conversations. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Kristi Roth, Laurie Zittel, Carol Huettig, David Auxter, Jean Pyfer, 2009-01-01 Provides physical educators with up-to-date knowledge and skills to deal with all levels of students' abilities. It is the only text in the adapted physical education market that provides both task-specific and developmental teaching approaches. With the national movement to include most students with disabilities into the general curriculum, the text is designed to enable adapted and regular physical education teachers to successfully address those students’ needs in the regular physical education class. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Education and Sport, 6E Winnick, Joseph, Porretta, David, 2016-08-23 The sixth edition of Adapted Physical Education and Sport details current inclusion practices, helps develop in developing IEPs consistent with legislation, enhances sport participation, and includes a web resource with 26 video clips for administering the new Brockport Physical Fitness Test. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Collaborative Consultation Lorna Idol, Ann Nevin, Phyllis Paolucci-Whitcomb, 1994 |
| adapted physical education specialists: Physical Education for Children with Moderate to Severe Disabilities Michelle Grenier, Lauren J. Lieberman, 2017-10-23 For students with moderate to severe disabilities, instruction in physical education can be a challenge. Many teachers struggle with understanding these students’ complex needs, selecting appropriate content, and finding ways to motivate these students. While many educators consider the social aspects of inclusion a priority, the authors in this text stress active engagement with the curriculum and the use of grade-level outcomes to adapt learning for students with a range of abilities. One thing is certain: The keys to making physical education a positive learning experience are the physical education teachers and adapted physical education teachers who work with these students. This text is for you! Edited by experienced educators with expertise in general and adapted physical education programming, Physical Education for Children With Moderate to Severe Disabilities will serve as a valuable resource: • Offers comprehensive strategies for instruction, assessment, communication, collaborative practices, peer supports, and effective use of paraeducators • Describes unique equipment modifications and alternative programming suggestions • Includes sample lesson plans and assessments that you can use as is or use as models to create your own • Is applicable for children with moderate to severe disabilities in general physical education classes and self-contained PE environments Physical Education for Children With Moderate to Severe Disabilities was written by a team of higher education professionals, practicing physical educators, and adapted PE teachers. These contributors combine to bring a rich diversity and a variety of perspectives that ensure the content is relevant to all teachers. Through this comprehensive text, you will be able to make sure you are complying with the legal requirements associated with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act, which require that children with disabilities be given the same opportunities for meaningful physical education as other children. The text is organized into three parts. Part I provides foundational information on key adapted physical education issues, including Universal Design for Learning, collaborative processes, assessment strategies, communication practices, and how to use peer tutors and paraeducators in physical education. Part II helps you acquire the skills you need to teach students with disabilities. The five chapters in this section will help you understand sensory integration theory, develop foundational skills, put your plan into action, and understand your role and the paraeducator’s role in disability sport. You’ll also learn how to establish and assess disability sport, how to program for and assess students in aquatics, and how to help students transition to recreational opportunities in the community. In Part III, you receive a blueprint for implementing successful activities at all levels. Included are team sports and target games (track and field, basketball, golf, bowling, and more) as well as lifetime activities (bicycling, tennis, personal fitness planning, and more). The result is a resource that provides all the information and guidance you need to deliver appropriate physical education to children with moderate to severe disabilities. The book will inspire you to consider the unlimited avenues for participation in sport and physical activity for all your students—even those with the most severe disabilities. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Educating the Student Body Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, 2013-11-13 Physical inactivity is a key determinant of health across the lifespan. A lack of activity increases the risk of heart disease, colon and breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, osteoporosis, anxiety and depression and others diseases. Emerging literature has suggested that in terms of mortality, the global population health burden of physical inactivity approaches that of cigarette smoking. The prevalence and substantial disease risk associated with physical inactivity has been described as a pandemic. The prevalence, health impact, and evidence of changeability all have resulted in calls for action to increase physical activity across the lifespan. In response to the need to find ways to make physical activity a health priority for youth, the Institute of Medicine's Committee on Physical Activity and Physical Education in the School Environment was formed. Its purpose was to review the current status of physical activity and physical education in the school environment, including before, during, and after school, and examine the influences of physical activity and physical education on the short and long term physical, cognitive and brain, and psychosocial health and development of children and adolescents. Educating the Student Body makes recommendations about approaches for strengthening and improving programs and policies for physical activity and physical education in the school environment. This report lays out a set of guiding principles to guide its work on these tasks. These included: recognizing the benefits of instilling life-long physical activity habits in children; the value of using systems thinking in improving physical activity and physical education in the school environment; the recognition of current disparities in opportunities and the need to achieve equity in physical activity and physical education; the importance of considering all types of school environments; the need to take into consideration the diversity of students as recommendations are developed. This report will be of interest to local and national policymakers, school officials, teachers, and the education community, researchers, professional organizations, and parents interested in physical activity, physical education, and health for school-aged children and adolescents. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Case Studies in Adapted Physical Education Samuel Hodge, Nathan Murata, Martin Block, Lauren Lieberman, 2019-11-08 Covering self-contained adapted physical education classes, general physical education programs, and youth sports and community recreation, this book presents a series of case studies of teaching individuals of varied ability and disability in physical activity settings. Outlining realistic scenarios, it encourages an interactive, problem-solving teaching and learning style and the development of critical thinking skills. Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, the book covers a wide range of different professional issues, themes, disabilities, and conditions, from assessment and behavior management processes to working with students with intellectual disabilities, motor difficulties, chronic illness, or obesity. Each case study includes questions that challenge the reader to reflect on the practical issues involved and how to build inclusive teaching strategies. This book is valuable reading for all physical education students, teacher candidates, and novice and experienced teachers looking to deepen their understanding of adapted physical education and to improve their professional practice. It is an essential companion to any adapted physical education or physical activity course. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Fitness Programming and Physical Disability Patricia D. Miller, 1995 Twelve authorities in exercise science, physical disabilities, and adapted exercise programming show how to safely and effectively modify existing fitness programs--without changing the quality or nature of the activity--to enable individuals with disabilities to participate.--From publisher description. |
| adapted physical education specialists: Adapted Physical Activity Kyonosuke Yabe, Katsuhiko Kusano, Hideo Nakata, 2012-12-06 Studies on physical education and sports for persons with disabilities are an interdisciplinary domain in which theory and practice are closely intertwined. In fact, one of the primary objectives of professionals in this field is to eliminate the existing separation between the theoretical and practical aspects of their work. This volume, consisting of selected papers presented at the Ninth International Symposium on Adapted Physical Activity, was published with the aim of providing researchers and practitioners with insights into each other's work. The 39 contributions in this book deal with a wide range of themes including the health and fitness of people with disabilities, innovative sports teaching methods, biofeedback training and motor control, the medical aspects of rehabilitation, and physical activity programs for the elderly. |
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