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Physical Education for Kids Who Can't Move.

Authors :
Smoot, Sharene L.
Publication Year :
1979

Abstract

The paper presents outlines of suggested physical education activities that can be done semi-independently with children in wheelchairs. Sections address the following areas (sample activities in parentheses): developmental activities (rolling over, eye tracking, sliding), activities with an adult (games for two), music activities (dancing), body image activities (shadow play, photography), aquatic activities (painting with water, making bubbles), sensory experiences in the outdoors (listening for sounds), art activities (finger painting), and adapted sports ideas (kickball, bowling). (SBH)

Details

Language :
English
Database :
ERIC
Notes :
Paper presented at the Annual International Convention, The Council for Exceptional Children (57th, Dallas, Texas, April 22-27, 1979, Session TH-76)
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
ED171084
Document Type :
Guides - Classroom - Teacher<br />Speeches/Meeting Papers