274Wednesday, April 2, 2003
3:00 PM-5:00 PMConvention Center:107AB
AAALF/Adapted Physical Activity Council
Service Learning in Adapted Physical Education
The workshop focuses on service learning in adapted physical education and is in three parts. Part 1 will explore the rapidly developing knowledge base of Service Learning, including developments within Physical Education and Physical Activity programs. Part 2 focuses on designing, funding, developing and implementing a university-based after school program in adapted physical education. Part 3 describes how the Adapted Physical Education Program at the University of Dayton provides successful service learning while developing community partnerships from which all participants benefit.
Keyword(s): adapted physical activity, community-based programs, multiculturalism/cultural diversity
Speakers:
The Power of Service Learning: Practical Examples
J. Kevin Taylor, PhD, Cal Polytechnic State Univ, San Luis Obispo, CA
Developing and Implementing an After School Program in Adapted Physical Education: Implications for Teaching, Research and Service
John H Downing, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, Tedd M. Keating, Manhattan College, Bronx, NY, Christopher Hopper, Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA and Christoph Lienert, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY
Benefits and Blessings for All: Successful Integration of Service Learning in Teaching Adapted Physical Education to Multiply Handicapped Students in Multicultural Settings
George M. DeMarco1, George Mario Paul DeMarco1, Nan Crawford2, James Bayes3, James Ullmer1 and Lauren Sylvester1, (1)University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, (2)Patterson Kennedy International Heritage Academy, Dayton, OH, (3)Trotwood-Madison High School, Trotwood, OH

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