First Issued in Paperback 2022.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Justin A. Haegele, Samuel R. Hodge, and Deborah R. Shapiro -- Part I. Foundational issues in adapted physical education. Historical viewpoint on adapted physical education / Karen P. DePauw -- Law and legislation impacting adapted physical education programs / Anita M. Moorman and Mary A. Hums -- Viewpoints toward disability : conceptualizing disability in adapted physical education / Damian Haslett and Brett Smith -- Historical context and definition of inclusion / Iva Obrusnikova and Martin E. Block -- Utilizing theory to drive research in adapted physical education / Anthony J. Maher and Janine K. Coates -- Evidence-based practices in adapted physical education / Yeshayahu "Shayke" Hutzler -- Measurement in adapted physical education research / Joonkoo Yun and Lyne Case
Disability language in adapted physical education : what is the story? / Nancy L.I. Spencer, Danielle Peers, and Lindsay Eales -- Part II. Research approaches. Quantitative research / Samuel R. Hodge -- Qualitative inquiry in adapted physical education / Donna Goodwin -- Mixed methods research in adapted physical education / William J. Harvey, Mathieu Michaud, and Shawn Wilkinson -- Single-subject research designs in adapted physical education / Jihyun Lee and Phillip Ward -- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis / Xihe Zhu -- Part III. Conceptual and theoretical frameworks. Embodiment : philosophical considerations of the body in adapted physical education / Øyvind F> Standal -- Constructivism and social constructionism in physical education and adapted physical education / Micheele Grenier -- Re-thinking disability and adapted physical education : an intersectionality perspective / Laura Azzarito -- Bioecological theory / Jihoun An and Sheresa Boone Blanchard -- Social cognitive theory / Jeffrey J. Martin and Michelle D. Guerrero -- Self-determination theory / Janice Causgrove Dunn and Chantelle Zimmer -- Self-efficacy theory / Chunxiao Li -- Theory of planned behavior / Terry L. Rizzo and Luis Columna -- Motivational theories / Jeffrey J. Martin, Erin Snapp, and Leah Ketcheson -- Occupational socialization theory and the lived experiences of adapted physical education / Wesley J. Wilson and K. Andrew R. Richards -- Part IV. Research trends in adapted physical education. Pre-service teacher training in adapted physical education / E. WIlliam Vogler -- Technology-based professional development in adapted physical education / Seán Healy -- Adapted physical education research from the perspectives of teachers, peers, and parents / Francis M. Kozub, Cathy McKay, and Luis Columna -- According to the kids : research from the perspective of children with disabilities / Jennifer leo and Niamh-Elizabeth Mourton -- Motor competence withing the discipline of adapted physical education / Megan MacDonald, Byungmo Ku, Samuel W. Logan, and Jodi Stinson -- Public health research : physical inactivity / Byron Lai and Heidi Stanish.

This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted physical education (APE).