This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based
review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted
physical education (APE). Exploring philosophical and foundational
aspects of APE, the book outlines the main conceptual frameworks
informing research and teaching in this area, and presents important
material that will help shape best practice and future research.
Written by world-leading researchers, the book introduces the key themes
in APE, such as historical perspectives on disability, disability and
the law, language, and measurement. It examines the most significant
theoretical frameworks for understanding APE, from embodiment and social
cognitive theory to occupational socialization, and surveys current
debates and practical issues in APE, such as teacher training, the use
of technology, and physical inactivity and health. Acknowledging the
importance of the voices of children, parents and peers, the book also
explores research methods and paradigms in APE, with each chapter
including directions for further research.
Offering an unprecedented wealth of material, the Routledge Handbook of
Adapted Physical Education is an essential reference for advanced
students, researchers and scholars working in APE, and useful reading
for anybody with an interest in disability, physical education, sports
coaching, movement science or youth sport.
