| 662 | Friday, March 16, 2007 |
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| 2:30 PM-3:45 PM | Convention Center:315 |
| AAPAR/Adapted Physical Activity Council |
| Therapeutic Recreation In the Schools and the IDEA: Examples and Insights |
| The presentation will address how school systems can use therapeutic recreation for children with special education needs according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. A pilot study will be presented on the perception of the benefits of therapeutic recreation used in a middle school setting in Lexington, KY. Activities will aid physical educators, coaches, and family members to teach skills, knowledge, and attitudes for children with disabilities to play! |
Keyword(s): physical education PK-12, therapeutic recreation, youth sports
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| Speaker: Dr. Michelle D. Gerken, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY |
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Therapeutic recreation in the schools and the IDEA!
Dr. Michelle D. Gerken, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY |
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