Support the academic performance and independence of students with medical and physical disabilities! If not properly addressed, a medical or physical disability that results in limited strength, mobility, vitality, and/or alertness can have as much of an adverse affect on a studentβ²s educational pe
A Teacherβs Guide to Including Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education
β Scribed by Martin E. Block
- Publisher
- Brookes Publishing
- Year
- 2015
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 425
- Edition
- Fourth edition
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
A healthy, active lifestyle for all students: ThatΓ’β¬β’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. Kβ12 physical educators will getcutting-edge research and guidanceon inclusive education,concrete strategiesfor planning and implementing an adapted PE program, and valuabledisability-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 studentΓ’β¬β’s needs.
WHATΓ’β¬β’S NEW:
9 new chapters on teaching students with specific disabilities.These significant new additions make this book an ideal primary text for Adapted Physical Education (APE) courses.
Aligns with key elements from the NASPE standardsfor general physical education and the Adapted Physical Education National Standards for APE
More student-friendly features:updated tips and reproducible forms for planning and teaching, chapter objectives, additional resources, and more case studies
More photos and illustrationsthroughout the book to emphasize key points
SELECTED TOPICS COVERED:Program planning and assessment * instructional modifications * curricular modifications * game modifications * autism * intellectual disabilities * learning disabilities * ADHD * behavior disorders * hearing loss * visual impairments * physical disabilities * social acceptance * safety issues * positive behavior support * community-based recreation * diversity issues
FOR INSTRUCTORS:Includes PowerPoint slides and sample syllabi for using the text in Inclusion in PE or APE classes
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