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Stewart, David A.; Ellis, M. Kathleen – American Annals of the Deaf, 1999
This article reviews the literature on the state of physical fitness among students with deafness, which indicates that students with deafness have poorer balance skills and cardiorespiratory fitness than their hearing peers, and describes an exemplary physical education program that was implemented at a school for students with deafness.…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education, Motor Development
Gober, Billy; And Others – 1969
This program was designed to develop skills of movement which not only contribute to successful participation in games and sports but which are necessary in everyday life as well. The sequence of activities was planned: (1) to involve the child in a particular segment of movement; (2) to identify types of movement; and (3) to solve problems by…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Guides, Health Education
Johnson, Susan – Practical Pointers, 1981
The paper introduces the concept of movement education for handicapped students and discusses implications of the concept for learning. Guidelines are given for planning, implementing, and evaluating the program. A sample lesson plan is followed by discussions of prerequisites of efficient movement and screening activities. Suggestions for…
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities
Kline, Judy – 1977
This guide for persons working with young children with gross motor delays is designed to be used in the assessment of gross motor abilities, the detection and identification of delays and the planning and implementation of appropriate Individual Activity Plans (IAP) for correcting the delays. Observation guidelines in the form of questions (Can…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Guides, Individual Activities, Individual Needs
Mathews, Donald K. – 1978
Concepts of measurement in physical education are presented in this college-level text to enable the preservice physical education major to develop skills in determining pupil status, designing effective physical activity programs, and measuring student progress. Emphasis is placed upon discussion of essential statistical methods, test…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Knowledge Level, Measurement Techniques, Motor Development
American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Washington, DC. Project on Recreation and Fitness for the Mentally Retarded. – 1968
Papers and presentations on physical education and recreation for the mentally retarded consider programs in Norway, the importance of physical activity, the physical educator as a member of the special education team, and the team approach in programing. The following are also treated: recreation and day care for the severely retarded in a…
Descriptors: Community Involvement, Community Programs, Day Care, Developmental Programs