Relevant Research for Families
Learn more about adapted movement
We believe that you have a right to know as much as you can regarding the importance of physical activity and exercise for your child. We will frequently post information about the latest research and will provide links to sites that you might find helpful.
Sites Focusing on Adapted Physical Activity
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NCPEID
National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities’ parent resources
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Wrights Law
United States’-based legal information about physical education for students with disabilities
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NCHPAD
General resources and information from the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability
Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Resources
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IEP Checklist for Physical Education Services
Use this checklist as a tool to make sure the IEP team fully addresses your child’s physical education placement and services.
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Minnesota APE Eligibility Criteria Form
Developmental Adapted Physical Education criteria for parents of school-aged children, from Minnesota’s Department of Education.
Research & Adapted Physical Activity
Human Kinetics Journals: Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
The major journal of peer-reviewed research in adapted physical activity.
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