Adapted physical educators are spending much of their time and energy advocating for the right of all children and youth to a high quality of physical education service delivery and the elimination of attitudinal, aspirational, and architectural barriers experienced by handicapped persons. Prior to the 1960s, lawyers or legal advocates were the ones who would plead the cause for others. Since then, however, three types of advocates have evolved: citizen, professional, and consumer advocates. Adapted physical educators are professional advocates, but they must have an understanding of the other types of advocates. The purpose of this article is to acquaint adapted physical educators with the job function of advocacy, the history of advocacy, and the many roles advocates play.
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Advocacy and Coordination of Services
Wanda Jean Rainbolt
Global Matrix of Para Report Cards on Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
Kwok Ng, Cindy Sit, Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Salomé Aubert, Heidi Stanish, Yeshayahu Hutzler, Diego Augusto Santos Silva, Mary-Grace Kang, José Francisco López-Gil, Eun-Young Lee, Piritta Asunta, Jurate Pozeriene, Piotr Kazimierz Urbański, Nicolas Aguilar-Farias, and John J. Reilly
Report Cards can be found in this special issue. With the increased participation in the AHKGA, a recent formalized partnership between IFAPA and the AHKGA, and greater awareness of the disparities of PA among CAWD, it is anticipated that future Para Report Cards will play a role in advocacy and research
Adapted Physical Educators Navigating Relationships With School Administrators
Kevin Andrew Richards, Scott McNamara, Alyssa M. Trad, Lauren Hill, and Sarena Abdallah
socialization theory (RST) to begin filling this gap by understanding how APE teachers navigate relationships with key stakeholders and engage in advocacy efforts. Combining elements of occupational socialization theory and role theory, RST ( Richards, 2015 ) seeks to understand social expectations for
The Future of Para Report Cards on Physical Activity of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities—A Global Call for Engagement, Data, and Advocacy
Mark S. Tremblay, Iryna Demchenko, John J. Reilly, Salomé Aubert, and Cindy Sit
world of active, healthy kids. The AHKGA is committed to powering the global movement to get kids moving through thought leadership, knowledge translation/exchange and mobilization, capacity building, and advocacy, facilitated by sustainable partnerships and cross-sectoral collaborations that enable
Expert Appraisal of the 2022 Canadian Para Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Nicholas Kuzik, Leigh M. Vanderloo, Kathleen A. Martin Ginis, Maeghan E. James, Rebecca L. Bassett-Gunter, Daniela Ruttle, Pinder DaSilva, Katerina Disimino, Christine Cameron, Mike Arthur, Keiko Shikako, and Amy E. Latimer-Cheung
This report provides an expert appraisal of the Canadian Para Report Card on physical activity (PA) for children and adolescents with disabilities. Thirteen indicators were graded by a panel of researchers, representatives from disability and PA organizations, and parents of children and adolescents with disabilities using benchmarks of the Global Matrix 4.0 and previous Canadian PA Report Cards. Facilitated panel discussions were used to appraise the available evidence based on data gaps, opportunities, and recommendations. The available data sources included four nationally generalizable or representative data sets. Grades were assigned to 8/13 indicators and ranged from B+ to F. Data gaps in measurement and national surveillance systems were identified. Ableism was an issue identified within some of the reporting benchmarks. The absence of PA from existing accessibility legislation in Canada was a policy gap of concern. Recommendations related to research, surveillance, and policy are provided to enhance PA among children and adolescents with disabilities in Canada.
Athletes’ Perception of Athletic Trainer Empathy: How Important Is It?
Shannon David and Mary Larson
techniques. 26 , 27 Results from each investigator were discussed until consensus was reached. No major disagreements occurred. Results Five main themes characterizing athletes’ perception of ATs empathy emerged, including advocacy, approachability, communication, competence, and access. Table 1 provides
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wellness in work, life, and sport. Learn more at www.nata.org/advocacy/health-care-in-action . Get Ready for National Athletic Training Month Now is a great time to get ready for National Athletic Training Month (NATM). Held each March, NATM showcases the athletic training profession to increase awareness
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celebrate the athletic training profession. This includes the official NATM 2020 logo, the NATM 2020 poster, news releases, proclamations, and public service announcements. Learn more at www.nata.org/advocacy/public-relations/national-athletic-training-month . Visit the NATA 2020 Website The website is now
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logo, an NATM poster, news releases, proclamations, and public service announcements to share. Learn more at www.nata.org/advocacy/public-relations/national-athletic-training-month . New Yearlong Campaign Focuses on Support NATA offers many resources to help ATs. While having advocacy tools
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, ATC. To see the full list of all national award winners, visit www.nata.org/membership/honors-and-awards . Stay Up to Date With NATA Beat Keep your finger on the pulse of NATA’s advocacy efforts through NATA Beat, a new quarterly eblast dedicated to everything NATA Government Affairs: state
