education system in the country is divided between Hebrew and Arabic speakers. The Hebrew-speaking school attendants are also divided according to religious practice (i.e., secular or nationally religious systems). Based on a representative survey, approximately 326,000 Israeli children and adolescents (11
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2022 Para Report Card on Physical Activity of Israeli Children and Adolescents With Disabilities
Yeshayahu Hutzler, Riki Tesler, Avinoam Gilad, Kwok Ng, and Sharon Barak
Adapted Physical Education Teachers’ Job Satisfaction
Minhyun Kim, José A. Santiago, Chan Woong Park, and Emily A. Roper
, 2018 ). Ingersoll et al. ( 2018 ) reported that 44% of new teachers in public and private schools in the United States leave the field of teaching within 5 years of entry, and dissatisfaction (e.g., salaries, classroom resources, student misbehavior, stress, and burnout) was the most cited reason for
Promoting Inclusive Sport and Leisure Participation: Evaluation of the Paralympic Day in the Schools Model
Barbara Wilhite, Carol Adams Mushett, Lori Goldenberg, and Barbara R. Trader
A field study was conducted to evaluate Paralympic Day in the Schools, a school-based visiting consultant model designed to encourage inclusive participation in sport and leisure. Information was sought relative to selected behaviors of respondents and perceptions of inclusive sport and leisure. Middle and high school respondents with and without disabilities (n = 704) were more alike than different relative to demographic and psychosocial variables. A commitment to sport and leisure was reported, and few participation constraints were noted. Respondents with disabilities, however, were less likely to agree that it was important for them to participate in these activities with their peers without disabilities (t=2.09, p < .05). Whereas the model demonstrated potential for facilitating inclusive participation, a lack of positive attitudinal change may be explained by the specific structure, leadership, and social context of the program.
Adapted Physical Educators Navigating Relationships With School Administrators
Kevin Andrew Richards, Scott McNamara, Alyssa M. Trad, Lauren Hill, and Sarena Abdallah
), professional preparation ( Graber et al., 2017 ), and ongoing socialization of physical education teachers ( Woods et al., 2017 ). This work highlights the challenges of teaching a marginalized subject in schools where physical education is not appreciated or understood ( Laureano et al., 2014 ). The social
The Value of Incorporating Inclusive Sports in Schools: An Exploration of Unified Sport Experiences
Roxy Helliker O’Rourke, Krystn Orr, Rebecca Renwick, F. Virginia Wright, James Noronha, Kirsten Bobbie, and Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos
), regardless of a student’s ability. Inclusion can be applied as an overarching educational philosophy, with school settings commonly adopting the merging systems approach, in which special education programs are incorporated into mainstream schools ( Knight, 1999 ). As a result, full inclusion in society
Fidelity Criteria Development: Aligning Paralympic School Day With Contact Theory
Cathy McKay, Jung Yeon Park, and Martin Block
, 2008 ; Xafopoulos, Kudlacek, & Evaggelinou, 2009 ). Research has tended to compare contact settings as opposed to addressing contact theory ( Slininger et al., 2000 ). Of the aforementioned research referencing contact theory, four studies are specific to Paralympic School Day (PSD) and have focused
Dance Programs for School-Age Individuals With Disabilities: A Systematic Review
Laura A. Prieto, Justin A. Haegele, and Luis Columna
settings including in schools and the general community ( Bremer, 2007 ; Burkhardt & Brennan, 2012 ). Dance can serve as an alternative to traditional sports, thus providing individuals with more choices that meet the need for movement and physical activity. Despite the previously mentioned benefits, a
Effect of Yoga on the Motor Proficiency of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Feasibility of its Inclusion in Special School Environments
Sindhu Shanker and Balaram Pradhan
, running, jumping, and catching ( MacDonald et al., 2013 ). Fine motor skills also form a critical factor for learning in school and are often used to predict the school readiness of the children ( Cameron et al., 2012 ). It can interfere in the performance of basic functional tasks and the quality of life
A Scoping Review of Inclusive Out-of-School Time Physical Activity Programs for Children and Youth With Physical Disabilities
Kelly P. Arbour-Nicitopoulos, Viviane Grassmann, Krystn Orr, Amy C. McPherson, Guy E. Faulkner, and F. Virginia Wright
and behavioral benefits of inclusive PA that occurs as part of school-based activities (e.g., physical education classes) for children and youth with physical disabilities including increased peer support ( Goodwin, 2001 ), friendships ( Grenier, 2011 ; Seymour, Reid, & Bloom, 2009 ), and motor
The Impact of Blade Technology on Paralympic Sprint Performance Between 1996 and 2016: Bilateral Amputees’ Competitive Advantage
Yetsa A. Tuakli-Wosornu, Xiang Li, Kimberly E. Ona Ayala, Yinfei Wu, Michael Amick, and David B. Frumberg
sprint races ( McNamee & Parnell, 2018 ). Materials and Methods This study was deemed exempt from the need for ethical approval by the Yale School of Medicine Institutional Review Board. Race results from the 1996 to 2016 Paralympic Games’ sprint races (100, 200, and 400 m) for lower limb amputee
