The new trend in physical education calls for an individualized, child-centered program that enables each boy and girl to explore movement in many situations. (Author)

The handicapped share with others the right to the pursuit of happiness based upon individual choice, rather than prescribed program offerings or staff-determined interest areas, and thus should have the option of participating in high risk recreational activities. (MJB)

This text is designed for the elementary and secondary school physical educator and the recreation specialist in adapted physical education and, more specifically, as a text for college courses in adapted and corrective physical education and therapeutic recreation. The text is divided into four major divisions: scope, key teaching and therapy…

Written primarily for college students who plan to enter into a physical activity career, this text deals with the foundations of physical activity in its roles as disciplines and professions. Individual, societal, and cultural needs for sports and physical activity are described. For clear presentation, the book is divided into four distinct…