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Melt Away Physical Stress with this 12 Minute Full Body Floor Mobility Routine Resource
Join John Reams, Exercise Physiologist at NCHPAD, and Karneshia for a rejuvenating floor mobility session! This activity aims to improve flexibility and alleviate physical stress. This inclusive guided workout is designed for…
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Event
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In May we observe National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Since 1983, each President has publicly recognized and promoted the importance of physical activity to good overall health. This year,…
Mental and Physical Self-Care Tips Resource
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Self-care is so important for maintaining mental and physical well-being, but it’s often overlooked in our busy daily lives. The demands of work or caregiving responsibilities can take up so…
Inclusive Physical Education Fitness Stations Resource
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By: Alex Martinez A fitness circuit course is a fun way for students to engage in physical activity. A fitness circuit is an exercise modality in which strength exercises are…
Enhancements to a Telewellness Program for People With Physical Disabilities: Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience (MENTOR 2.0) Resource
Abstract Introduction: This study evaluated the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition To Optimize Resilience (MENTOR) program for people with physical disabilities. Methods:…
Activity Cards to Enhance Learning Resource
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Visual support is more than decorations. Visual support such as posters, signs, objects, pictures, and cue cards are a fundamental part of Universal Design of Learning (UDL). The use of…
IEP Roadmap for Physical Education Resource
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Introduction to IEPs School physical education programs offer the best opportunity to provide physical activity to all children and to teach them the skills and knowledge needed to establish and…
Laying the Foundation for Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education Resource
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) has emerged as a framework that uses a variety of teaching methods to remove barriers and increase access to learning to provide ALL students equal…
Pocket Tool for Adapted Physical Education Teachers Resource
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The purpose of adapted physical education (APE) is to make appropriate adaptations and modifications to physical education activities such as exercises, games, rhythms, and sports in order to provide the…
Tips for Physical and Occupational Therapists in the School Setting Resource
This guide is designed to help individuals in the school setting understand that Physical Therapy (PT) and Occupational Therapy (OT) are not substitutes for Physical Education and to increase their knowledge and…
Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education Resource
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According to the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based set of principles to guide the design of learning environments that are accessible…
Assessing Your Child’s Health-Related Physical Fitness Resource
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Introduction Joseph P. Winnick, Ed.D.Francis X. Short, P.E.D.State University of New York, College at Brockport The testing and assessment of the physical fitness of school-aged youngsters in the United States…
#MovementMatters: How Disability Inclusive Physical Education in School Benefits All Students Resource
Regular Physical Activity in childhood and adolescence is important for promoting lifelong health and well-being and preventing a variety of health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, depression and anxiety…
Performing an Activity Analysis Resource
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By Meagan Rowe Working and developing activities for kids with physical disabilities is part of what I do every week. I look forward to working with my co-workers to find…
Infusing Dance in Adapted Physical Education Curriculum Resource
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Archeological evidence found in a 9,000-year-old cave in India suggests that dancing has been part of societies for a long time. The earliest form of dance was introduced in religious…