| 492 | Thursday, April 3, 2003 |
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| 4:15 PM-5:15 PM | Convention Center:204ABC |
| NASPE/Motor Development Academy |
| A Demonstration of How Specific Motor Learning Principles can be Utilized to Effectively Include Students With Special Needs into Regular Physical Education Classes |
| The inclusion of children with special needs into physical education classes provides certain challenges for physical education teachers. Effective teaching practices utilizing motor learning principles can assist children with special needs to be successful when learning physical education skills. This presentation involves a demonstration of how specific motor learning principles can be used by teachers to help them effectively include children with special needs into their classes. |
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, elementary education, youth sports
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| Speakers: Steven Elliott, Liza Griebenauw and Melissa Hunfalvay, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA |