assistive technology in physical education
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Assistive Technology In Physical Education
Nicole MarincolaJean Collado
Mobility Impairments A Functional limitation Disabilities:
Cerebral Palsy Multiple Sclerosis Paraplegic/ Quadriplegic Amputations Spinal Cord Injury/ Brain Injury
What else? What other disabilities can limit your
mobile abilities?
Assistive Technology Available? Wheel-Chairs Crutches Walkers Scooters Sport Wheelchairs
Tongue Drive Wheelchair http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aROvw3VzOac
http://www.gizmag.com/geogia-tech-wheelchair-tongue-control/21531/
Sport Wheel Chairs-MurderBall-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbiFjp0jqto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gt8ezOiE6s
Mobility Skills Course
Our Health and Wellness Center features a state-of-the art mobility skills course, including protocols for evaluation and training. The course allows people with mobility limitations to safely test new skills and to learn how to properly use new assistive equipment. Participants can experience navigating community-based obstacles such as pot-holes, cross slopes, sand, gravel and ramps.
- See more at: http://www.paraquad.org/paraquad-services-focus-independent-living/accessible-exercise-program/mobility-skills-course#sthash.i3o7XxCY.dpuf
Teaching A Student with a Mobility Limitation in Physical
Education The barriers:
Funding, Lack of Staff, Adequate Space, Students Comfort Level, Inclusion, Acceptance
The technology available to us in assisting students with mobile disabilities.
As teachers: Modify activities to meet each individuals’
special needs. Promote healthy and active lifestyle. Provide comfort and support to encourage
students to reach for their highest potential
Adapted Physical Education and AT
To Play or Not to Play? Summary of Article: Adapted PE should be a direct collaboration with
general PE on a national basis. When we talk about physical activity and the obesity issues associated with children, we need to embrace all children.
We embrace the need for everyone to be physically active and not just the general population, where much of the focus is now centered. AT is key in make an adapted P.E class into an inclusive, fun environment for all general PE.
http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/upload/FCTD_July07_Issue64w.pdf
Disabilities Available Cerebral Palsy Multiple Sclerosis Spinal Cord/ Brain Injury Deaf Blind Paraplegic Amputated Arms
ActivityUse your imagination.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rljDFfufSCo
Names: _________________________________ Disability ________________________________ _________________________________
Task Sheet
1. Please Print Name 3 times:
_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
2. Go to bathroom and bring back one paper towel:
3. Greet someone in the class at random:
4. Complete three exercises: List exercises- ______________, ______________, _____________
5. Throw/ Get bean bag into basket. However you can accomplish it. Throw, Kick, Drag…
Names: _________________________________ Disability ________________________________ _________________________________
Questionnaire
Which task was the most difficult? 1 2 3 4 5 Which task was the easiest? 1 2 3 4 5 How helpful was your support? Very Moderately Barely How many tasks were you able to complete? 1 2 3 4 5 Please List Assistive Technology that would benefit you in each task. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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