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
individuals--regardless of capability--so 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
learn--step by step--how 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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