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Reference for adapted physical education teachers and disability sport coaches. Text for PE teacher prep programs and adapted physical education courses.

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Author:   Ronald W. Davis ,  Ronald Davis
Publisher:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Imprint:   Human Kinetics Publishers
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   1.021kg
ISBN:  

9780736082587

ISBN 10:   0736082581
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   23 November 2010
Recommended Age:   From 5 to 21 years
Audience:   Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Program Planning Chapter 1. ABC Curriculum Model Overview Program Planning Assessing Implementation Planning Teaching Evaluating Summary Chapter 2. Assessment Educational Placement Decisions Categories of Assessments Creating Your Own Assessment Using This Text Writing the IEP (Prescription) and Beginning Implementation Planning Summary Chapter 3. Implementation Planning, Teaching, and Evaluating Implementation Planning Teaching: Writing Lesson Plans Evaluating Modifications and Environmental Interactions Summary Chapter 4. Implementing Disability Sport ABC Model: Program Planning Using the Inclusion Index Summary Part II: Disability Sports, Skills, and Activities Chapter 5. Wheelchair Basics Forward Propulsion Stopping the Wheelchair Backward Propulsion Stationary Pivot (Spin) Moving Pivot (Spin) Social Acceptance Summary Chapter 6. Wheelchair Basketball Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Chapter 7. Indoor Wheelchair Soccer Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Chapter 8. Sitting Volleyball Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Chapter 9. Wheelchair Tennis Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Chapter 10. Goalball Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Chapter 11. Slalom Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index Game Descriptions Chapter 12. Boccia Description of the Sport Skills to Be Taught Functional Profiles and General Modifications Game Progressions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Low-Functioning Students Game Descriptions Games-by-Skill-Level Index: Moderate- to High-Functioning Students Game Descriptions

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Ronald W. Davis, PhD, is a professor of adapted physical education in the department of kinesiology at Texas Women’s University. He has almost 30 years of experience in higher education promoting professional development and advocating for people with disabilities. A former disability sport coach and referee, Davis was director of athlete classification for the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics. He has also served as project director for professional preparation training grants from the U.S. Department of Education, Division of Special Education (for students studying adapted physical education). Davis has published extensively both nationally and internationally on injuries to elite athletes with disabilities, legal mandates for those with disabilities, training for people with disabilities, and related topics. He has been president of the National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID) and a member of the editorial board for the Journal for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He enjoys biking and spending time with his family.

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