Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An updated edition of a textbook which is designed to tailor physical education and sport to individuals with unique needs, this book provides sports professionals with information on traumatic brain injury, stroke, autism and dwarfism, and offers new chapters on other adapted physical education.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Part I Foundational Topics in Adapted Physical Education and Sport
• Chapter 1 An Introduction to Adapted Physical Education and Sport
• The Meaning of Adapted Physical Education
• Adapted Sport
• Planning: Purposes, Aims, Goals, and Objectives
• Service Providers
• Brief History of Adapted Physical Education
• The Inclusion Movement
• Litigation
• Laws Important to Adapted Physical Education and Sport
• History of Adapted Sport
• Periodicals
• Organizations
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 2 Program Organization and Management
• Program and Curriculum Planning
• Administrative Areas Related to Program Organization and Management
• Human Resources
• General Program Evaluation
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 3 Adapted Sport
• Integration Continuum
• Sport Organizations
• The Olympic and Amateur Sports Act and the Role of the USOC
• U.S. Paralymics
• The Role of National Governing Bodies
• Paralympic Games
• Classification
• School and Local Community-Based Adapted Sports Programming
• Regular Sport Participation
• Transition Services
• Role of the Physical Educator in Adapted Sport
• What About Jeffrey Kling's Case?
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 4 Measurement, Assessment, and Program Evaluation
• Measurement and Assessment Strategies
• Measurement and Assessment in Adapted Physical Education
• Tests and Measures for Use in Adapted Physical Education
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 5 Individualized Education Programs
• Overview of Individualized Programs
• The Student With a Disability
• Components of the IEP
• Development of the IEP
• The Role of the Physical Educator
• Section 504 and the Accommodation Plan
• The Student Without Disabilities With Unique Needs
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 6 Behavior Management
• E. Michael Loovis
• Behavior Modification
• Types of Reinforcers
• Schedules of Reinforcement
• Procedures for Increasing Behavior
• Procedures for Decreasing Behavior
• Implementing a Behavior Modification Program
• Uses of Behavior Modification in Physical Education and Sport
• Example of Behavior Analysis
• Other Approaches
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 7 Instructional Strategies for Adapted Physical Education
• Philosophical Approaches to Adapted Physical Education and Sport
• Systematic Teaching - How to Facilitate Motor Learning
• Meeting Individual Differences
• Prescriptive Planning and Instructional Models
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Part II Individuals with Unique Needs
• Chapter 8 Intellectual Disabilities
• Definition, Classification and Incidence
• Causes of Intellectual Disabilities
• Cognitive Development
• Characteristics of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
• Down Syndrome
• Assessment
• Organizational and Instructional Methods
• Activities
• Strategies for Inclusion
• Special Olympics
• Paralympic Games for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability
• Safe Participation
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 9 Behavioral Disabilities
• Nature of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
• Causes of Behavioral Disorders
• General Implications for Physical Education and Sport
• Specific Approaches for Physical Education and Sport
• Positive Behavioral Support Systems
• Inclusion
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 10 Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• History of Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Pervasive Developmental Disorders
• Etiology
• Incidence
• Physical and Motor Characteristics
• Treatment Approaches
• Implications for Teaching Physical Education
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 11 Specific Learning Disabilities
• What Is a Specific Learning Disability?
• Characteristics Present Unique Challenges
• General Educational Approaches
• Recommendations for Teaching Physical Education and Sport
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 12 Visual Impairments
• Definition of Visual Impairment
• Causes of Vision Loss
• Characteristics of Individuals With Visual Impairments
• Inclusion: Teaching Students With Visual Impairments in Physical Education
• Sports for Athletes With Visual Impairments
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 13 Deafness and Deaf-Blindness
• Definitions of Hearing Losses
• Types and Causes of Hearing Loss
• Characteristics of Deaf Students
• General Considerations for Teaching Physical Education to Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing Students
• Teaching Considerations for Students With Cochlear Implants
• Inclusion Strategies for Teaching Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
• Sport Opportunities
• Deafblindness
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 14 Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke
• Cerebral Palsy
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Stroke
• Program Implications
• Inclusion
• Adapted Sports
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 15 Amputations, Dwarfism, and Les Autres
• Amputations
• Dwarfism
• Les Autres
• Program Implications
• Inclusion
• Adapted Sports
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 16 Spinal Cord Disabilities
• Classifications
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Spinal Column Deviations
• Implications for Physical Education
• Inclusion
• Orthotic Devices
• Adapted Sport Activities
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 17 Other Health-Impaired Students
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Seizure Disorders
• Asthma
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Disorders
• Anemia
• Hemophilia
• Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
• Inclusion
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 18 Students With Temporary Disabilities and Other Special Conditions
• Activity Injuries and Rehabilitative Exercises
• Long-Term Disorders and Suggested Adapted Physical Activities to Improve These Conditions
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Part III Developmental Considerations
• Chapter 19 Motor Development
• Motor Development Defined
• Categories of Movement
• Motor Development as a Dynamic System
• The Phases of Motor Development
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 20 Perceptual-Motor Development
• Overview of Perceptual-Motor Process
• Sensory Systems
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 21 Infants and Toddlers
• Cathy Houston-Wilson
• Legislation
• The Role of Teachers of Early Childhood Adapted Physical Education
• Assessment
• Goals and Objectives in Motor Programs for Infants and Toddlers
• Goals and Objectives in Motor Programs for Infants and Toddlers With Unique Needs
• Developmentally Appropriate Interactions With Infants and Toddlers
• Interacting With Families
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 22 Early Childhood Adapted Physical Education
• Identifying Young Children With Developmental Delays
• Assessment of Performance
• Objectives of Early Childhood Programs
• Planning for Instruction
• Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Approaches
• Activities
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Part IV Activities for Individuals With Unique Needs
• Chapter 23 Health-Related Physical Fitness and Physical Activity
• Definitions
• Physical Fitness and Health
• Physical Activity and Health-Related Physical Fitness
• Physical Activity and Health
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 24 Rhythmic Movement and Dance
• Teaching Dance: What Is It?
• Teaching Dance: What Is It Not?
• Selection of Age-Appropriate Content
• Rhythmic Movements
• Creative Educational Dance
• Structured Dance
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 25 Aquatics
• Monica Lepore
• Benefits of Adapted Aquatics
• General Teaching Suggestions
• Aquatic Assessment
• Adapting Swimming Skills
• Orientation to Water
• Facility and Equipment Considerations
• Meeting Unique Needs of Participants
• Swimming As a Competitive Sport
• Other Aquatic Activities
• Inclusion in Aquatic Activities
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 26 Team Sports
• Getting Involved
• Basketball
• Floor Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Softball
• Volleyball
• Goal Ball
• Quad Rugby
• Inclusion
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 27 Individual, Dual, and Adventure Sports and Activities
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Angling
• Archery
• Badminton
• Bowling
• Fencing
• Horseback Riding
• Gymnastics
• Wrestling
• Track and Field
• Golf
• Power lifting
• Cycling
• Bocce
• Adventure Activities
• Inclusion
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 28 Winter Sport Activities
• Value of Winter Sports
• Alpine Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Competitive Skiing for Individuals With Disabilities
• Ice Skating
• Sledding and Tobogganing
• Hockey
• Curling
• Inclusion
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Chapter 29 Enhancing Wheelchair Sport Performance
• The Athlete and the Wheelchair: A System Approach
• The System Approach: Combining the Athlete and the Wheelchair
• Facilities
• The Future
• Summary
• References
• Resources
• Appendix A Definitions Associated With the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Appendix B Adapted Physical Education and Sport Addresses
• Appendix C Brockport Physical Fitness Test
• Appendix D Rating Scale for Adapted Physical Education
• Index
• About the Authors