Adapted physical activity / Robert D. Steadward, Garry, D. Wheeler, E. Jane Watkinson, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Steadward, Robert Daniel, 1946-

Watkinson, E. J. (Elizabeth Jane), 1948-

Wheeler, Garry David, 1956-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical education for people with disabilities--Textbooks.

Physical education for people with disabilities.

People with disabilities--Education.

People with disabilities.

Physical Description:

xxxvi, 650 p. : ill.

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Edmonton : University of Alberta Press, c2003.

Summary:

Adapted Physical Activity offers up-to-date information within a critical thinking approach. Based on a core theme of "inclusion", this text examines the spectrum of adapted physical activity from school, community and international disability sports perspectives. The comprehensive examination of issues within each of these areas provides the reader with a unique and up-to-date insight into the scope of adapted physical activity. The text deals with a variety of important issues ranging from the provision of equal access to active living opportunities, schools and communities, to instructional and educational issues, to the history of disability sport and issues regarding sports performance in athletes with disabilities. Contributions by a who's who of Canadian experts in the area of Adapted Physical Activity render this text a must have for instructors in APA or Education at all levels of post-secondary education. The textbook is constructed in a flexible thematic and modular format allowing instructors to select areas for study or integrate various selections of chapters into individual courses.

Contents:

Critical thinking and professional preparation / Marcel Bouffard and William B. Strean

Defining adapted physical activity / Greg Reid

History of adapted physical activity in Canada / A.E. (Ted) Wall

Disability definitions / Leanne Squair and Henriëtte J. Groeneveld

Social construction of disability in a society of normalization / Debra Shogan

Socio-political influences on adapted physical activity / Gary McPherson, Garry D. Wheeler, and Sheri L. Foster

Policy strategies to foster active living / Renée F. Lyons, Bruce Taylor, and Lynn L. Langille.

Role of Canadian organizations in the development of adapted physical activity / David F.H. Legg

Moving toward inclusion / Greg Reid

Professional preparation / Claudia G. Emes

Foundations of assessment / Marcel Bouffard

Physical activity as rehabilitation / David F.H. Legg

Inclusive physical education / Donna L. Goodwin, E. Jane Watkinson, and David A. Fitzpatrick

Facilitating independence / Karen Calzonetti

Applying ecological task analysis to the assessment of playground skills / E. Jane Watkinson and Janice Causgrove Dunn.

Instructional approaches to the teaching of motor skills / Donna L. Goodwin

Culturally relevant physical education for students who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties / Joannie M. Halas

Role of adapted physical education consultants / Patricia E. Nearingburg and Laurie Clifford

Considering motivation / Janice Causgrove Dunn

Leisure education / Michael J. Mahon

Creating inclusive physical activity opportunities / Patricia E. Longmuir

Inclusive fitness appraisal developments / Christine M. Seidl.

Community active living programming / Rick Gingras

Disabling aspects of aging / Sandra O'Brien Cousins

Fitness and physical activity for older adults / Arthur C. (Art) Burgess and John C. Hudec.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-4593-0410-1

0-88864-779-4