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Benefits Of Adapted Physical Activities For Students With Disabilities, Jason Mazzuca
Benefits Of Adapted Physical Activities For Students With Disabilities, Jason Mazzuca
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This senior capstone research project examines the benefits of adapted physical education for students with disabilities. Through the use of literature reviews, field observations, and interviews with three elementary school teachers, the findings revealed that adaptive physical activities , such as a program called Sami’s circuit has greatly benefited students with disabilities. This kind of adapted physical activities involve the participation of many classes with a large group of students through a virtual trainer, in which teachers can easily adapt to be implemented into their individual classroom setting, and to outdoor activities as well.