Start Date
18-6-2025 5:00 PM
End Date
18-6-2025 6:30 PM
Abstract
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Department of Kinesiology’s mission is to provide educational experiences that empower students to become lifelong learners who can lead successful lives and create a positive environment for students from all backgrounds and abilities. This presentation underscores the importance of preparing educators to champion inclusion and equity in physical education (PE) and contribute to a more accessible and diverse PE landscape. Preparing pre-service physical education teachers to support the goals of the Move United Organization requires innovative and inclusive teaching strategies. Move United is committed to promoting adapted and inclusive sports, fostering physical activity for individuals of all abilities. This presentation engages participation in the evidence-based course strategies designed to equip future PE teachers with the skills and knowledge to create accessible, inclusive learning environments in K-12 settings and the surrounding community. Key strategies include experiential learning through adapted activity labs, case studies on diverse learners, and collaborative problem-solving sessions to design inclusive lessons aligned with national standards. Through reflection activities and real-world teaching experiences, pre-service teachers develop the confidence and capacity to promote inclusive physical activity opportunities, aligning with Move United’s mission. Assessment data shows that these strategies improve pre-service teachers’ understanding and application of inclusive teaching practices. Move United’s ambitious goal is that by 2028, ninety-percent of all Americans live within fifty miles of a Move United Member Organization. We are supporting this movement through cultivating knowledge and promotion of adapted sports.
Recommended Citation
Happel, Kathleen; Johnson, Rebekah; and Hollett, Nikki, "Expanding Access to Adapted Sports: Preparing Future Educators to Champion Adapted Sports in Schools and Communities." (2025). International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity and International Symposium on Physical Activity and Visual Impairment and Deafblindness. 60.
https://sword.mtu.ie/isapa/2025/day3/60
Expanding Access to Adapted Sports: Preparing Future Educators to Champion Adapted Sports in Schools and Communities.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and the Department of Kinesiology’s mission is to provide educational experiences that empower students to become lifelong learners who can lead successful lives and create a positive environment for students from all backgrounds and abilities. This presentation underscores the importance of preparing educators to champion inclusion and equity in physical education (PE) and contribute to a more accessible and diverse PE landscape. Preparing pre-service physical education teachers to support the goals of the Move United Organization requires innovative and inclusive teaching strategies. Move United is committed to promoting adapted and inclusive sports, fostering physical activity for individuals of all abilities. This presentation engages participation in the evidence-based course strategies designed to equip future PE teachers with the skills and knowledge to create accessible, inclusive learning environments in K-12 settings and the surrounding community. Key strategies include experiential learning through adapted activity labs, case studies on diverse learners, and collaborative problem-solving sessions to design inclusive lessons aligned with national standards. Through reflection activities and real-world teaching experiences, pre-service teachers develop the confidence and capacity to promote inclusive physical activity opportunities, aligning with Move United’s mission. Assessment data shows that these strategies improve pre-service teachers’ understanding and application of inclusive teaching practices. Move United’s ambitious goal is that by 2028, ninety-percent of all Americans live within fifty miles of a Move United Member Organization. We are supporting this movement through cultivating knowledge and promotion of adapted sports.