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Physical activities in the wheelchair and out : an illustrated guide to personalizing participation

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E. Ann Davis. --Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics , c2012.
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"Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out" is an illustrated book of games, skills, and activities for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities who may or may not use wheelchairs. The book can also be used with students who have normal developmental skills. By suggesting ways that many familiar skills, games, and activities might be performed, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers opportunities for those with mobility challenges and disabilities to participate on the…
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Author
Davis, E. Ann
Responsibility
E. Ann Davis
Place of Publication
Champaign, IL
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Date of Publication
c2012
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 123 p.)
ISBN
9781450401999
9781450488600 (electronic bk.)
9781450434775 (electronic bk.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Wheelchairs
Sports for Persons with Disabilities
Physical Education and Training
Subjects (LCSH)
Students with disabilities - Education - United States - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Chlidren with disabilities - Orientation and mobility - United States - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Teaching - United States - Aids and devices - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Activity programs in education - United States - Handbooks, manuals, etc
Wheelchairs
Notes
"Featuring 453 skills and activities"--Cover.
Abstract
"Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out" is an illustrated book of games, skills, and activities for individuals with severe or multiple disabilities who may or may not use wheelchairs. The book can also be used with students who have normal developmental skills. By suggesting ways that many familiar skills, games, and activities might be performed, Physical Activities In the Wheelchair and Out offers opportunities for those with mobility challenges and disabilities to participate on their own terms." -- from publisher's website.
Contents
Body awareness -- Drop -- Push -- Toss -- Throw -- Kick -- Catch -- Strike -- Odds and ends -- Games.
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e-Book
Location
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Speech in action : interactive activities combining speech language pathology and adaptive physical education

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Gonzalez, America X. --London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2011.
Call Number
WS 105.5 .C8 G643s 2011
Location
Dickson Building
Call Number
WS 105.5 .C8 G643s 2011
Author
Gonzalez, America X
Other Authors
Brady, Lois Jean
Elliott, Jim
Place of Publication
London, England
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Date of Publication
2011
Physical Description
158 p.
ISBN
9781849058469
Subjects (MeSH)
Language therapy - child
Speech Therapy - Child
Physical Education and Training - Child
Format
Book
Location
Dickson Building
Loan Period
3 weeks
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Wheelchair sport : a complete guide for athletes, coaches, and teachers

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Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey, editor. --Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics , c2010.
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This text is a complete resource for all athletes, teachers or coaches involved in wheelchair sport. The book contains key information on choosing your sport, optimizing chair set-up, training programmes for every level of experience and skill, and much more.
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Other Authors
Goosey-Tolfrey, Vicky
Responsibility
Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey, editor
Place of Publication
Champaign, IL
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Date of Publication
c2010
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 211 pages)
ISBN
9780736086769
9781450489737 (electronic bk.)
9781450452731 (electronic bk.)
Subjects (MeSH)
Wheelchairs
Sports for Persons with Disabilities
Physical Education and Training
Subjects (LCSH)
Wheelchair sports
Sports
Wheelchairs
Abstract
This text is a complete resource for all athletes, teachers or coaches involved in wheelchair sport. The book contains key information on choosing your sport, optimizing chair set-up, training programmes for every level of experience and skill, and much more.
Contents
Pt. 1. Understanding wheelchair sport -- Introduction to wheelchair sport -- Sport chair set-up and selection -- Physiology of wheelchair sport -- Strength and conditioning for wheelchair sport -- Nutrition and body composition -- The travelling athlete -- Psychological aspects of wheelchair sport -- Pt. 2. Training for wheelchair sports -- Wheelchair basketball -- Wheelchair racing -- Wheelchair rugby -- Wheelchair tennis -- Handcycling.
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e-Book
Location
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