Overview

As the number of students with autism and behavioral disorders in the classroom increase, and classes move toward a more collaborative model, training general physical education teachers to work with students with disabilities has become essential. This excellent resource encourages future teachers to consider the individual before the disability and to focus on what learners can do, rather than what they cannot. Talented experts in the field discuss how physical and motor functioning are relevant to the Physical Education teacher as well as the Adapted Physical Education teacher. The book offers a detailed overview of all aspects of adapted education, from critical laws and mandates to disability coverage and modification for safe physical activity. The Fifth Edition is a larger trim size (8.5”x11”) and features substantial content updates–including expanded coverage of autism, diabetes, obesity, legal mandates, teaching aquatic skills, and a new chapter on sports for the disabled–and offers case studies, learning activities, and practical suggestions/tips for new teachers.

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Author:   Michael Horvat, Ph.D. ,  Leonard H. Kalakian, Ph.D. ,  Ron Croce ,  Virginia Dahlstrom
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Pearson
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.60cm
Weight:   0.757kg
ISBN:  

9780321678270

ISBN 10:   0321678273
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   10 November 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION: PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Chapter 1: But First I Have Some Questions, Professor Chapter 2: Legal Mandates Chapter 3: Continuum of Placements and Program Planning Chapter 4: Psychosocial Aspects of Disability Chapter 5: Parents and the Collaborative Team Approach Chapter 6: Motor Development and Postural Control Chapter 7: Information Processing and Perceptual Development Chapter 8: Physical Fitness Development   SECTION II. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING AND BEHAVIOR DISABILITIES Chapter 9: Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 10: Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders Chapter 11: Autism   SECTION III. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS Chapter 12: Visual Impairments Chapter 13: Deafness/Hearing Loss SECTION IV. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED IMPAIRMENTS Chapter 14: Posture and Orthopedic Impairments Chapter 15: Neurological Disorders and Head Injuries Chapter 16: Muscular Dystrophy and Arthritis SECTION V. TEACHING INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH IMPAIRMENTS Chapter 17: Respiratory Disorders Chapter 18: Diabetes Chapter 19: Nutritional Disorders   Chapter 20: Cardiovascular Disorders and Hypertension   SECTION VI. DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM. Chapter 21: Teaching Physical Fitness Chapter 22: Teaching Motor, Sport, and Play Skills Chapter 23: Teaching Aquatic Skills Chapter 24: Sports for the Disabled Index

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"Mike Horvat is a professor in the department of kinesiology at the University of Georgia, and the director of the Movement Studies Laboratory and the Pediatric Exercise and Motor Development Clinic. Dr. Horvat is extensively published, having authored numerous books, monographs, chapters in books, and articles as well as dozens of refereed journal publications. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, having presented at more than 100 international and domestic conferences. Ron Croce is the athletic training department chair within the department of kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire. Dr. Croce has been the recipient of several teaching awards, including the ""Teaching Excellence Award"" in the School of Health and Human Services (1992), the State of New Hampshire's ""Excellence in Education Award (2001),"" the University of New Hampshire's ""Jean Brierley Teaching Excellence Award (2001),"" and the University Fraternity Association's ""Outstanding Faculty of The Year Award (2004)."" Leonard Kalakian, professor emeritus, taught at Minnesota State University, Mankato for 36 years. During that time, he was instrumental in advancing the cause of developmental/adapted physical education throughout the state and nation. He played a major role in development and implementation of Minnesota's developmental/adapted physical education licensure law (one of the nation's first) and served as the state's university representative on the Minnesota Statewide Developmental/Adapted Physical Education Leadership Committee for many years. Virginia Dahlstrom is a new addition to the author team. Virginia is superintendent for the Wadena-Deer Creek Public Schools in Wadena, Minnesota."

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