A teacher's guide to adapted physical education : including students with disabilities in sports and recreation

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A teacher's guide to adapted physical education : including students with disabilities in sports and recreation

Martin E. Block

Paul H. Brookes Publishing, c2016

4th ed

  • : paperback

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Summary: "Thoroughly updated and expanded to be primary text for adapted physical education (APE) courses, this textbook is the authoritative guide for making physical education inclusion work. Inclusion expert Martin Block and a team of highly respected contributors provide current foundational information on laws and standards, as well as vital practical information on planning and implementing instruction, behavioral support strategies, considerations for a wide range of activities and environments and various settings including community recreation programs, multicultural considerations, and more. The book is filled with concrete, easy-to-implement, low-cost adaptations; examples that model problems and solutions; a helpful resource list; and guidance on key issues like safety, behavior problems, group games, and social acceptance. The cutting-edge information makes this an ideal text for coursework, and several photocopiable forms make it a helpful companion for inservice physical educators planning thei

Includes bibliographical references and index

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  • Machine generated contents note: I. Foundations
  • What is Physical Education? Stephen Elliott, Amanda Stanec, and Martin E. Block
  • What is Inclusion? Martin E. Block and Iva Obrusnikova
  • A Team Approach to Inclusion in Physical Education Martin E. Block
  • II. Inclusive Practices and Planning
  • Program Planning and Assessment to Facilitate Inclusion in Physical Education Martin E. Block and Luke Kelly
  • Instructional Modifications Martin E. Block
  • Curricular Modifications Martin E. Block
  • Game Modifications Martin E. Block and Ron Davis
  • III. Understanding Specific Needs
  • Intellectual Disabilities Katie Stanton and Martin E. Block
  • Learning Disabilities Jason Bishop and Martin E. Block
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Jason Bishop and Martin E. Block
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Sean Healy and Martin E. Block
  • Behavior Disorders Jason Bishop and Martin E. Block
  • Hearing Loss M. Kathleen Ellis and Lauren J. Lieberman
  • Visual Impairments Lauren J. Lieberman
  • Physical Disabilities Luke Kelly
  • Other Health Impairments Simon Driver and Alicia Dixon-Ibarra
  • IV. Supporting Across Contexts
  • Facilitating Social Acceptance and Inclusion Martin E. Block, Aija Klavina, and Cathy McKay
  • Making Inclusive Physical Education Safe Martin E. Block and Mel L. Horton
  • Positive Behavior Support of Children with Challenging Behaviors Martin E. Block, Hester Henderson, and Barry Lavay
  • Including Students with Disabilities in Community-Based Recreation Martin E. Block, Tom Moran, and Andrea Taliaferro
  • Multicultural Education and Diversity Issues Ana Palla-Kane and Martin E. Block
  • References
  • Resources
  • Index

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A healthy, 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. WHAT'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 standards for 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 illustrations throughout 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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