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Direct linkGrosse, Susan J. – Exceptional Parent, 2009
Appropriate physical education is a mandated part of a child's Individual Educational Program (IEP). It is not optional, nor should parents want it to be optional. This is the time in the day for the child to develop in a variety of ways that are very important to healthy living for the rest of his or her life. The purpose of physical education is…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Fitness, Individualized Education Programs, Child Development
Simmons, Richard – Exceptional Parent, 1986
An excerpt is presented from a book offering fitness exercises for people with disabilities. The author reviews specific medical considerations of Down's Syndrome and examines nutritional concerns as well as precautions for a program of general exercise. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Downs Syndrome, Exercise, Nutrition
Exceptional Parent, 1990
The article offers guidelines for involving children and adults with severe disabilities in motor activities and sports. Stressed are participation as fun, age appropriateness, functionality of new skills, and the value of partial participation. (DB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Motor Development, Normalization (Handicapped), Physical Fitness
