Resources for Parents and Graduate Students
Kinesiology graduate program
Adapted Physical Activity
- American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance
- The Council for Exceptional Children
- Move United
- The Federation for Children with Special Needs
- International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
- The National American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity
- The National Association of Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education
- The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
- The National Consortium for Physical Education & Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
- Offices of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) Full text, general information, important DOE memos and letters
- Paralympics
- Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Wellness (We are a partner in this consortium.)
- Special Olympics
- TASH (formally known as The Association for the Severely Handicapped)
Legal Issues
Lesson Plans/Activities
- Adapted Section of PE Central A vast array of resources that range from lesson plan activities with adaptations for physical activities, places to get equipment, a discussion board, and a top sites index.
- What Works Clearinghouse Information regarding evidence based practice
Leadership and Support: Advocacy Groups
- Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Information on the knowledge and skills needed to be an Adapted Physical Education Teacher, along with additional information regarding The National Standards.
- Developmental Disabilities Forum A place to talk about the issues. This site provides an open bulletin board for people to ask questions, share concerns, and answer questions regarding special populations.
- DISABILITY Information and Resources This site provides information that covers a vast amount of different topics.
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines by USHHS
- Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ)
- The Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) is a non-profit organization that
provides competency-based curriculum management - Physical Activity and Health by CDC