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Special Education Terminology Every Physical Education Teacher Should Know
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Columna, Luis; Lieberman, Lauren J.; Lytle, Rebecca; Arndt, Katrina – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2014
An initial step to demonstrate commitment and professional behaviors is to be knowledgeable in the terminology used by special education colleagues, and to share with them common terminology used in physical education settings. Adapted physical education (APE) and general physical education (GPE) teachers need to know terminology used by…
Descriptors: Physical Education, Physical Education Teachers, Special Education, Special Education Teachers
12 Myths and Facts about Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
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Bittner, Melissa; Silliman-French, Lisa; Lieberman, Lauren J.; Lytle, Rebecca – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 2020
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act every student that has a documented disability is required to have an individualized education program (IEP). The IEP comprises core areas, including physical education. The purpose of this article is to clarify 12 myths about physical education for students with disabilities and help…
Descriptors: Misconceptions, Students with Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Federal Legislation
Determining the Most Appropriate Physical Education Placement for Students with Disabilities
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Columna, Luis; Davis, Timothy; Lieberman, Lauren; Lytle, Rebecca – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
Adapted physical education (APE) is designed to meet the unique needs of children with disabilities within the least restrictive environment. Placement in the right environment can help the child succeed, but the wrong environment can create a very negative experience. This article presents a systematic approach to making decisions when…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities, Primatology, Educational Environment
What Is a Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Education Teacher?
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Lytle, Rebecca; Lavay, Barry; Rizzo, Terry – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2010
This article presents information related to the new position statement on the definition of a "highly qualified adapted physical education teacher" published by the Adapted Physical Activity Council (a council of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance). It discusses the legal references for "highly qualified"…
Descriptors: Adapted Physical Education, Physical Activities, Physical Education Teachers, Check Lists
Parental Expectations about Adapted Physical Education Services
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Chaapel, Holly; Columna, Luis; Lytle, Rebecca; Bailey, JoEllen – Journal of Special Education, 2013
The purpose of this study was to characterize the expectations of parents of children with disabilities regarding adapted physical education services. Participants ("N" = 10) were parents of children with disabilities. Parents participated in one-on-one semistructured interviews. Transcripts were analyzed through a constant comparative…
Descriptors: Parent Attitudes, Expectation, Adapted Physical Education, Disabilities
Communicating with Hispanic Parents of Children with and without Disabilities
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Columna, Luis; Senne, Terry A.; Lytle, Rebecca – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), 2009
The culture of the United States has become increasingly diverse. Teachers, including physical education (PE) and adapted physical education (APE) teachers, often struggle to find ways to communicate with non-English-speaking children and their families. Consequently, some families of children with disabilities are unfamiliar with the benefits and…
Descriptors: Communication Strategies, Adapted Physical Education, Parent Participation, Disabilities
Preschool Inclusion: Navigating through Alphabet Soup
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Lytle, Rebecca; Bordin, Judith – Exchange: The Early Childhood Leaders' Magazine Since 1978, 2005
The number of preschool-aged children with disabilities who spend some part of their day in an inclusive school or child care setting has grown tremendously in the past ten years. Meeting the needs of these children is always challenging. However, Public Law 105-17 the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA'97) mandates that children…
Descriptors: Special Needs Students, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Inclusive Schools