Adapted physical education and sport / edited by Joseph P. Winnick and David L. Porretta.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foundational topics in adapted physical education and sport -- Introduction to adapted physical education and sport -- Program organization management -- Adapted sport -- Measurement, Assessment, and program evaluation -- Individualized education programs -- Behavior management -- Instructional strategies -- Individuals with unique needs -- Intellectual disabilities -- Behavioral disabilities -- Autism spectrum and social communication disorders -- Specific learning disabilities -- Visual impairments -- Deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind -- Cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and stroke -- Amputations, dwarfism, and les autres -- Spinal cord disabilities and other spinal conditions -- Other health impairment conditions -- Activity and sports injuries, longer-term disabilities, and obesity -- Developmental considerations -- Motor development -- Perceptual-motor development -- Infants and toddlers -- Early childhood adapted physical education -- Activities for individuals with unique needs -- Health-related physical fitness and physical activity -- Aquatics -- Team sports -- Individual and dual sports and activities -- Adventure sports and activities -- Winter sports and activities -- Enhancing wheelchair sport performance.

"This book covers the foundational topics for adapted physical education and sport, explores developmental considerations involved, and provides resources for developing programs for people with unique physical education needs. It prepares students majoring in physical education, coaching, recreation, special education, and related disciplines, and aids teachers, coaches, administrators, and other professionals as they plan and provide quality services"-- Provided by publisher.