Adapted Physical Education and Sport

Adapted Physical Education and Sport is the go-to text for preparing students to teach people with disabilities, with enhanced coverage of universal design for learning, adventure sports, adapted sport, and sport-specific injuries. It also includes online learning aids, an instructor guide, test bank, video clips, and forms, tables, and calculators. The book is aligned with the IDEA legislation and will help current and future educators identify the unique needs of children with disabilities and develop effective individualized education programs.

Format: Loose-leaf
Length: 648 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2021
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

This top-selling text, now in its seventh edition, is the go-to resource for preparing students to teach individuals with disabilities. Adapted Physical Education and Sport offers comprehensive and accessible guidance for professionals working with people with diverse physical education needs, differences, and abilities.

New to this Edition:

Enhanced coverage of universal design for learning, with strategies and applications presented throughout the text.

A dedicated chapter on adventure sports and activities, offering practical insights and practical applications.

A revised chapter on adapted sport, reflecting the latest advancements in the field.

Expanded coverage of sport-specific injuries and prevention, ensuring students are well-equipped to handle these situations.

Additionally, this edition includes related online learning aids delivered through HK Propel. These resources include assignable learning and enrichment activities, helping 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 valuable 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.

Moreover, the team of 30 highly renowned contributors includes 12 new voices who bring their unique perspectives to the content.

Adapted Physical Education and Sport offers readers an abundance of additional features:

Chapter-opening scenarios that introduce one or more of the chapter's concepts.

Application examples that explore real-life situations, providing practical insights and applications.

Case studies that showcase the practical application of adapted physical education and sport principles.

Glossaries and acronyms that clarify complex terms and concepts.

An extensive reference list that directs readers to further resources for further exploration.

In summary, Adapted Physical Education and Sport is an essential resource for educators, trainers, and professionals seeking to provide inclusive and effective physical education and sport programs for individuals with disabilities. With its comprehensive coverage, updated material, and valuable online learning aids, this text equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to make a positive impact on the lives of those they serve.

Weight: 1746g
ISBN-13: 9781718211117
Edition number: Seventh Edition