Adapted physical activity
By: Robert D. Steadward, Garry, D. Wheeler, E. Jane Watkinson, editors.
Contributors: Steadward, Robert Daniel, 1946-; Watkinson, E. J. 1948-; Wheeler, Garry David, 1956-
Publisher: University of Alberta Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Edmonton
Language: eng
Number of pages: 650
Subjects: Physical education for people with disabilities -- Textbooks; Physical Education and Training; Disabled Persons; Sports; Éducation physique pour handicapés -- Manuels
Genres: Textbooks.; Manuels.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Critical thinking and professional preparation -- Marcel Bouffard and William B. Strean; title: Defining adapted physical activity -- Greg Reid; title: History of adapted physical activity in Canada -- A.E. (Ted) Wall; title: Disability definitions -- Leanne Squair and Henriëtte J. Groeneveld; title: Social construction of disability in a society of normalization -- Debra Shogan; title: Socio-political influences on adapted physical activity -- Gary McPherson, Garry D. Wheeler, and Sheri L. Foster; title: Policy strategies to foster active living -- Renée F. Lyons, Bruce Taylor, and Lynn L. Langille.; title: Role of Canadian organizations in the development of adapted physical activity -- David F.H. Legg; title: Moving toward inclusion -- Greg Reid; title: Professional preparation -- Claudia G. Emes; title: Foundations of assessment -- Marcel Bouffard; title: Physical activity as rehabilitation -- David F.H. Legg; title: Inclusive physical education -- Donna L. Goodwin, E. Jane Watkinson, and David A. Fitzpatrick; title: Facilitating independence -- Karen Calzonetti; title: Applying ecological task analysis to the assessment of playground skills -- E. Jane Watkinson and Janice Causgrove Dunn.; title: Instructional approaches to the teaching of motor skills -- Donna L. Goodwin; title: Culturally relevant physical education for students who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties -- Joannie M. Halas; title: Role of adapted physical education consultants -- Patricia E. Nearingburg and Laurie Clifford; title: Considering motivation -- Janice Causgrove Dunn; title: Leisure education -- Michael J. Mahon; title: Creating inclusive physical activity opportunities -- Patricia E. Longmuir; title: Inclusive fitness appraisal developments -- Christine M. Seidl.; title: Community active living programming -- Rick Gingras; title: Disabling aspects of aging -- Sandra O'Brien Cousins; title: Fitness and physical activity for older adults -- Arthur C. (Art) Burgess and John C. Hudec.