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Evaluation Of The Throw-Catch Assessment, Bryan Terlizzi
Evaluation Of The Throw-Catch Assessment, Bryan Terlizzi
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Motor competence assessment has been characterized by the evaluation of motor skill performance in closed performance contexts that lack task and environmental constraints reflective of real-world contexts. In contrast, the throw-catch (TC) assessment employs a dynamic task environment that allows performers to adapt over multiple trials to evaluate the degree of skilled performance via demonstration of a flexible and adaptable repertoire of both throwing and catching actions. The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate the developmental validity of the TC, as well as the content validity of the TC in terms of assessing throwing skillfulness.
Performance of the TC …
Preparing Paraprofessionals To Be Effective In Physical Education, Chelsey Lieffring
Preparing Paraprofessionals To Be Effective In Physical Education, Chelsey Lieffring
Dissertations, Theses, and Projects
Students with autism often struggle in their physical education class due to the complex needs that arise in a gymnasium. When the TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication Handicapped Children) program is implemented, students are engaged with their peers and are able to be successful in a challenging environment through visual schedules, physical structure, and task organization. It’s important that paraprofessionals and physical education teachers are aware of this programming in order to decrease challenging behaviors and increase student success in the physical education setting.
Paraprofessionals are such a vital part of the special education team. They are …