| Description |
1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Increased physical activity for children with disabilities / Rocco Aiello -- Early childhood development / Cathy Houston-Wilson -- Parents/ guardians role and responsibilities / Justin A. Haegele and Matthew Mescall -- Community programs / Lauren J. Lieberman and Amaury Samalot-Rivera -- What every parent should know about equal rights for students with disabilities participating in interscholastic athletics and sport / Garth Tymeson and Ronald Davis -- Utilizing instructional strategies for increased participation in school and community programs / Ellen Kowalski, Linda Webbert, and Rocco Aiello -- Modification charts: Basketball ; Bowling ; Dance-creative movement ; Football (Flag) ; Karate (Martial arts) ; Lacrosse ; Soccer ; Softball/baseball ; Swimming ; Volleyball/Tennis -- Appendix A: Adapted sports organizations and resources -- Appendix B: General modifications chart. |
| Summary |
This book is intended to provide guidance to parents, guardians, educators, and community recreation professionals regarding the importance of increased physical activity beyond the school day for children with disabilities. The book starts off by discussing early childhood development specific to children with disabilities and places emphasis on parents' roles as their advocate in school and community sports, recreational, and leisure programs. The book highlights the legal rights of a parent, their child's rights, and the equal rights that a child with a disability has when participating in interscholastic athletics and sports. Emphasis is placed on public laws that mandate educational opportunities for children with disabilities along with recent legislative updates regarding extracurricular school based activity. Finally, readers will learn how a child with a disability can be educated utilizing a variety of instructional strategies that can be helpful in the classroom and community setting. This book offers practical information on suggested activities, adaptations, and general considerations when teaching a child with a disability. The book's appendices offers a wide variety of resources ranging from sports organizations and resources from around the country along with modifications and adaptations of a variety of sports a child with a disability can participate in. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sports for children with disabilities -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Sports for children with disabilities. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| Subject |
Physical education for children with disabilities -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Physical education for children with disabilities. |
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GAMES -- Gambling -- Sports. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Business Aspects. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Essays. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- History. |
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SPORTS & RECREATION -- Reference. |
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TRAVEL -- Special Interest -- Sports. |
| Genre/Form |
Handbook.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| Added Author |
Aiello, Rocco, editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Sports, fitness, and motor activities for children with disabilities 9781475818178 (DLC) 2015038597 (OCoLC)920453737 |
| ISBN |
9781475818192 (electronic book) |
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147581819X (electronic book) |
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9781475818178 |
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1475818173 |
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9781475818185 |
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1475818181 |
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