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ACCESS Sports: A Model For Adapting Mainstream Sports Activities For Individuals With Visual Impairments N/A Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Adapted PE, 
Instructional Strategies
website Report a problem!
Description: The ACCESS Sports model is a three-prong strategy for making physical education, sports, and recreation accessible to participants who are visually impaired. By adjusting the targets, boundaries, and rules of nearly any activity, it can be adapted. This webpage provides further information about this model.
Adapted Physical Education and Recreation. A Multidisciplinary Approach (Cost) C. Sherrill Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Instructional Aids/Materials, 
Instructional Development, 
Instructional Planning, 
Instructional Strategies, 
Instructional Support
book Report a problem!
Description: A comprehensive resource for teachers and non-teachers working with visually impaired children including those with disabilities in recreational activities.
Adapted Physical Education for the Blind and Visually Impaired (2006) Kathy Letcher Physical Education Instructional Support, 
Recreation
website Report a problem!
Description: This article provides practical considerations and suggestions to include a student with a visual impairment in physical education classes. A list of ways to adapt common games like tag are particularly useful.
Adaptive PE Games for the Blind and Visually Impaired ( 2009 TSBVI YouTube Video) N/A Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Games
website Report a problem!
Description: An instructor from TSBVI shows equipment that she purchased from local stores and how she adapts them for games for blind and visually impaired students.
Adventure/Outdoor Education: Physical Education for SBOE Credit (Summer class at TSBVI) N/A Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Camp, 
Family Resources, 
Games, 
Recreation
website Report a problem!
Description: TSBVI offers a unique summer class, PE learning experience for students 9-12 grade. This class is a SBOE course that a student can earn high school credit.
An Exploratory Study of Physical Activity Levels in Children and Adolescence with Visual Impairments (2004) F. Kozub & 
H. Oh
Physical Education   article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: Abstract: "This study investigated activity patterns in nineteen students attending a state school for the blind. Factors such as residential status, gender, body mass index, and level of vision were unrelated to one another and did not predict physical activity behavior in study participants. Further, these data demonstrate that participants studied accumulated 7.31 bouts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day, lower than estimates reported for peers without disabilities."
Everybody Plays! How Kids with Visual Impairments Play Sports (2013) (APH Quota) C. L. Aillaud & 
L. Lieberman
Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, 
Adapted PE, 
Games, 
Sports/Games
book Report a problem!
Description: This storybook, written at a 4th grade reading level, follows an elementary school aged child to to sports camp for children who are blind or visually impaired. Readers learn about sports and recreational physical activities that are enjoyed universally and about specific sports designed for persons with visual impairment and blindness.
Fitness for Individuals Who Are Visually Impaired or Deafblind (2002) L. Leibermann Deafblind, 
Physical Education
Adapted PE, 
Games, 
Play
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Description: A leader in the field of physical education for those with sensory disabilities discusses specific sports and activities and how they can be modified and adapted for students.
Games For People with Sensory Impairments - Strategies for Including People of All Ages (1996) (Cost) L. Lieberman & 
Jim Cowart
Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Adapted PE, 
Games, 
Instructional Aids/Materials, 
Instructional Development, 
Instructional Planning, 
Instructional Strategies, 
Instructional Support, 
Recreation
book Report a problem!
Description: This book provides facilitators with 70 games that individuals with sensory impairments can play. The activities offered can be presented to students with visual impairments in a regular physical education curriculum or to adults with sensory impairments in any recreational setting.
Major Sports and Recreation Resources (2002) P. Ponchillia Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, 
Activities for High School Students, 
Adapted PE, 
Adaptive Tools/Technology, 
Recreation
Word document Report a problem!
Description: The author provides an extensive list of resources for sports and recreation. Equipment suppliers, programs, and camps for a multitude of sports and activities is provided.
Me and My P.E. Teacher (2007) M. Williamson Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Games
article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: A young blind woman reflects on a regular education PE teacher's impact on her life as he encouraged her and instructed her on how to participate in mainstream PE activities.
Movement and Fundamental Motor Skills for Sensory Deprived Children (1987) (Cost) L. E. Kratz, 
L. M. Tutt & 
D. A. Black
Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Instructional Aids/Materials, 
Instructional Development, 
Instructional Planning, 
Instructional Strategies
book Report a problem!
Description: This book focuses on physical activity and fundamental motor skills for deafblind and visually impaired children.
Movement Without Sight: Physical Activities and Dance for the Visually Handicapped (Cost) L. E. Kratz Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Adapted PE, 
Dance, 
Instructional Development, 
Instructional Strategies
book Report a problem!
Description: This book looks at the implications of movements for individuals without sight and gives information about teaching physical activity to children who are visually impaired.
PE and Sports found at Perkins Scout N/A Physical Education   website Report a problem!
Description: From the website: "The links in this section provide an introduction to the importance of physical education, fitness, and exercise to the well-being of people with visual impairments. It also includes ideas for adaptive physical education and strategies to encourage students who are blind or visually impaired to increase participation in gym class."
PE Central: The Premier Web Site for Health and Physical Educators N/A Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Games, 
Instructional Aids/Materials, 
Instructional Development, 
Instructional Planning, 
Instructional Strategies, 
Instructional Support
website Report a problem!
Description: Website which includes entire section on adapted physical education with topics such as adaptations, common disabilities defined and IEP development. (Not VI specific)
Perceived Barriers to Including Students with Visual Impairments and Blindness into Physical Education (2002) L. Lieberman, 
C. Houston-Wilson & 
F. Kozub
Physical Education   article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: Abstract: "The purpose of this study was to examine barriers perceived by teachers when including students with VI in general PE. Teachers (52 males, 96 females) who had children with visual impairments in their physical education classes were surveyed prior to in-service workshop participation. The most prevalent barriers were professional preparation, equipment, programming, and time. A logistic regression analysis, regressing gender, in-service training, number of students with VI..."
Physical Activities for VI Youth M. Artido & 
J. Roberts
Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Activities for Elementary and Middle School Students, 
Activities for High School Students, 
Adapted PE, 
Instructional Planning, 
Instructional Strategies
Word document Report a problem!
Description: A great resource that discusses many issues regarding getting visually impaired students involved with physical education and recreation and leisure activities. Ideas are provided on how to make indoor and outdoor activities accessible. From Denmark. E-mail: julprause@hotmail.com
Physical Education and Recreation for Blind and Visually Impaired Students (2001) A. Montagnino Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Games, 
Instructional Strategies, 
Sports/Games
article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: The author of this article provides tips for adapting all kinds of physical activities plus individual sports situations and games.
Physical Education for Students and Youth with Visual Impairments (2012) L. Tutt & 
B. Brasher
Physical Education, 
Professional Resources
CEC website Report a problem!
Description: Position Paper from the Division on Visual Impairments, Council for Exceptional Children supporting (sometimes adaptive) physical education for students with visual impairments
Products for Physical Education from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH Quota) N/A Physical Education Instructional Aids/Materials, 
Sports/Games
website Report a problem!
Description: Products specifically designed for those with visual impairments and for instructional purposes of the VI population.
Promoting Physical Education and Recreation N/A Physical Education Games, 
Instructional Strategies, 
Motor Involvement, 
Play, 
Recreation
website Report a problem!
Description: This website, housed by APH, is the result of a three year study that provides resources for the promotion of PE and recreational skills for students with visual impairments.
Some Thoughts About Physical Education and Blind Kids (1991) J. Ross Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Games
article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: The editor of 'Future Refections' writes about the simple adaptations that his family and some of his teachers did in order to include him in many mainstream activities.
Sports Extravaganza N/A Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Play, 
Recreation
website Report a problem!
Description: Sports Extravaganza is an annual sporting event held every fall in Irving, Texas for blind and visually impaired children and youth ages 0-22. Events include 25, 50, and 100 meter dashes, 200 and 400 meter run, standing long jump, running long jump, wheelchair obstacle course, and more.
Suggested Modifications for Sports Activities C. Bridges Physical Education Adapted PE, 
Instructional Aids/Materials
article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: Each activity is mentioned with different types of modifications for inclusion of visually impaired students.
Teaching Jump Rope to Children with Visual Impairments (2009) (Cost) L. Leiberman, 
H. Schedlin & 
T. Pierce
Physical Education Motor Involvement article/periodical Report a problem!
Description: This article discusses the motor skills that many children with visual impairments are lacking and how teaching them to jump rope can improve overall physical performance.
Ten Thousand Steps, Cane Not Included (Cost) A. Dresner Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Recreation book Report a problem!
Description: This book covers many aspects and resources of how blind and visually impaired consumers can increase their exercise in their daily lives. She discusses how podcasts, the FitBit and AppleWatch can all help increase daily activity.
Walk/Run for Fitness Kit (APH Quota) N/A Physical Education, 
Recreation and Leisure
Instructional Aids/Materials kit Report a problem!
Description: This kit allows students to work on the five major components of fitness: cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and body mass index. It includes a personal guidewire system, two talking pedometers, and a tether to use with a guide.