Strategies for Inclusion: Physical Education for Everyone

Strategies for Inclusion, Fourth Edition With HKPropel Access provides practical and easy-to-implement planning and assessment strategies for successful integration of students with disabilities into general and adapted physical education settings. It offers 38 teachable units with assessment tools and step-by-step guidelines, as well as adaptations and accommodations. The inclusive curriculum includes elementary, sport, health and fitness, recreation and life skills units. Each chapter includes an opening scenario, teaching tips, forms, charts, and strategies, and a new chapter on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary collaborative practices. The SHAPE America National Standards for K-12 Physical Education are updated, and five ready-to-use PowerPoint training modules are offered for in-service workshops. Strategies for Inclusion empowers teachers to advocate for their students with disabilities to receive the necessary supports for a healthy and active lifestyle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2024
Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Since the passage of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in 1975, the process of including students with disabilities in general physical education classes has become a reality for school districts. Unfortunately, for many students with disabilities, the transition from traditionally segregated classrooms to supportive, inclusive environments has been a continual struggle for all parties involved.

Strategies for Inclusion, Fourth Edition, with HKPropel Access, facilitates a smooth transition and continues to raise the bar for successful integration of students with disabilities into general and adapted physical education settings. Its practical and easy-to-implement planning and assessment strategies make this a complete resource for current and future K–12 PE teachers.

The fourth edition provides background information and a clear road map for successful inclusion of students with disabilities in physical education settings. It offers 38 teachable units, complete with assessment tools and step-by-step guidelines for curriculum planning. Each unit contains an assessment rubric and provides ideas on how to incorporate objectives from the students' individualized education plan (IEP). Adaptations and accommodations are also included in each unit and are divided into the categories of environment, equipment, instruction, and rules. The inclusive curriculum includes the following:

10 elementary units for basic skills such as balance and object control

11 sport units for team sports such as basketball and golf

5 health and fitness units, including swimming and weight training

12 recreation and life skills units such as paddleboarding and dancing

Each chapter of the text includes an opening scenario designed to help the reader explore their thoughts and feelings about inclusion. The scenarios are based on real-life experiences and are designed to help the reader understand the challenges and rewards of inclusion.

The text also includes a variety of resources and references for further reading. These resources include websites, articles, and books that provide information on inclusion, disability, and physical education. The authors of the text have also included a list of professional organizations and resources that can provide additional support and guidance for teachers and administrators.

Overall, Strategies for Inclusion, Fourth Edition, with HKPropel Access, is a valuable resource for current and future K–12 PE teachers. It provides practical and easy-to-implement planning and assessment strategies that can help teachers create inclusive and supportive physical education settings for all students. The text also includes a wealth of resources and references that can help teachers further their knowledge and understanding of inclusion and disability.

Weight: 724g
Dimension: 217 x 281 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781718217850
Edition number: Fourth Edition