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Inclusive Physical Activity

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By (author): Rebecca K. Lytle Susan L. Kasser

The second edition of Inclusive Physical Activity is an excellent resource for physical activity practitioners or students preparing to work with diverse populations in schools, fitness facilities, community recreation sites, and sport programs. This text shows how to provide optimal programming for all individualsregardless of capabilityso they can be healthy and active throughout the life span. Inclusive Physical Activity, Second Edition, can help you

provide well-designed and appropriate physical activity for individuals of all abilities,

increase opportunities for meaningful participation in lifelong physical activity, and

facilitate physical activity to increase health and and wellness for individuals with disabilities.

The book covers programming considerations and strategies for infants and toddlers, school-age children, and adults; examples of inclusive practices for commonly offered physical activities; and suggestions for more effectively individualizing programming. Inclusive Physical Activity also provides information on adapting instruction and providing activity alternatives across the life span in five content areas:

1. Movement skills

2. Games and sports

3. Health-related fitness

4. Outdoor recreation and adventure

5. Aquatics

Inclusive Physical Activity outlines a systematic approach to planning and implementing appropriate programs for individuals of varying abilities. Using the unique Functional Approach to Modifying Movement Experiences (FAMME) model, practitioners can learnstep by stephow to connect modifications directly to participants capability differences to provide optimal challenge and success.

Updated and expanded, the second edition offers three new chapters plus special learning features:

Including All Individuals chapter-opening scenarios

Think Back questions that encourage readers to apply chapter content to each scenario

What Do You Think? questions and What Would You Do? case examples that promote reflective thinking and problem solving

Instructors who adopt the text get online access to an instructor guide, test package, and presentation package. New to the second edition, the presentation package offers approximately 200 slides highlighting the most important concepts from the book plus essential figures, tables, and photos.

With Inclusive Physical Activity, both students and professionals will find the knowledge and support to make meaningful and inclusive physical activity a reality and promote better health for everyone.

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Product Details
  • Weight: 1066g
  • Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
  • Publication Date: 07 Mar 2013
  • Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781450401869

About Rebecca K. LytleSusan L. Kasser

Susan L. Kasser PhD is an associate professor in the department of rehabilitation and movement science at the University of Vermont at Burlington where she teaches courses pertaining to inclusive physical activity. She holds a doctorate in movement studies in disability from Oregon State University. Kasser has over 20 years of teaching experience in community and school-based physical activity programs involving individuals with diverse abilities. She has presented on both national and international levels in the area of inclusive physical activity. Kasser has also developed many community-based exercise programs for adults with chronic conditions and disabilities including the Individualized Exercise for Active Lifestyles (IDEAL) program which has served more than 75 adults with multiple sclerosis since 1998. In 2012 she received the Outstanding Faculty Award from the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. Kasser also received the 2001 Outstanding Educator Award from the Vermont Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance and the 2000 Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Vermont. Kasser resides in Jericho Vermont where she enjoys hiking kayaking and backpacking in her free time. Rebecca K. Lytle PhD is a professor in the department of kinesiology at California State University at Chico where she teaches courses in adapted physical education and motor development. Lytle has been teaching in higher education since 1992. She also taught as an adapted physical education teacher in the public schools from 1988-1996 and was a school consultant from 2000-2002. Lytle has published numerous articles for refereed journals and coauthored three books and six book chapters on adapted physical activity. She has presented at the state national and international levels and has served as consultant or coordinator for several community-based physical activity and motor skill assessment programs for both children and adults. She is a member of the International Council for Health Physical Education Recreation Sport and Dance (ICHPER-SD); Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA); National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID); Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC); Northern California Adapted Physical Education Consortium (NCAPEC); American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD); California Association for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance (CAHPERD); and California Teachers Association (CTA). Lytle also serves as chair of the National Adapted Physical Activity Council of AAHPERD and chair of the California State Council on Adapted Physical Education. Lytle and her husband Donald reside in Chico. In her free time she enjoys playing with children walking and hiking and playing baseball and softball.

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