Special Physical Education: Physical Activity, Sports and Recreation [Paperback]

Paul Jansma (Author), Ronald W. French (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 1994 | ISBN-10: 0138270562 | ISBN-13: 978-0138270568

Analyzes physical education and extracurricular activities for special populations. This text provides essential information for safe and successful programmes with handicapped individuals. It includes test forms and chapters on mainstreaming in physical education and behaviour management.

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Providing essential information on safe and successful programming with handicapped individuals, this practical guide eliminates the over-emphasis on special education, elementary games, and medical information, focusing instead on physical education and extracurricular activities as a means for meeting the growing needs of handicapped individuals. Bridging the gap between research and applications, this reference provides programming information for preschool, school, and post school-aged populations ... addresses Public Laws 94-142 and 99-457 in a team teaching approach ... covers all common handicapping disorders and impairments ... contains details on behavior management, testing and evaluation, and administering a special physical education program ... plus, includes necessary administration, organization, and test forms. Suitable for all educators and instructors involved in special physical education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div (March 17, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0138270562
• ISBN-13: 978-0138270568
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,363,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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