A rationale for adding health-related physical fitness to the learning domains of physical education is presented, with suggested instructional strategies for including this domain in the physical education curriculum. (IAH)

Integrating students in wheelchairs into regular tennis classes can be very easy. Teachers only need to make a few modifications to their standard class plans. The article explains how to modify a tennis class for students in wheelchairs, and presents teaching tips and the rules for wheelchair tennis. (SM)

Physical educators can help Special Olympics athletes learn cross-lateral delivery techniques for bowling or throwing softballs by color coding the throwing arm and opposing foot. The article explains color coding, presenting teaching tips for both sports. A series of workshops on modifying exercise principles for individuals with physical…

The paper discusses ways for physical education teachers to structure courses to convey their enthusiasm for both course content and student progress. The four-stage process involves marketing of ideas and expectations, direct teaching, application of skills learned, and closing. (SM)

Responsibility for developing quality physical education programs rests on physical educators who must identify characteristics and standards associated with components of a good program. The article presents tables identifying standards for curriculum, instruction, students, teachers, and administration, noting possible problems or needs and…

Regular physical educators need to know how to make modifications for students with disabilities in their classes. The paper presents information on modifying instruction, adapting starting and stopping signals, using different teaching styles, varying methodology, altering length of instruction, modifying length of participation, and adapting…

By law, students with disabilities must have individualized education plans. Physical educators should get involved in making these plans. The paper discusses how they can get involved, how to deal with time constraints which make it difficult to attend teamings, and how to stay involved through open lines of communication. (SM)