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Understanding the Inclusion Spectrum in Adapted Physical Education

Creating inclusive environments in sport and physical education is not a one-size-fits-all…

The Future Is Adapted: Why We Must Champion Inclusive Physical Activity Now

In a thought-provoking editorial published in Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (April 2025),…

Guide Running: A Primer for Educators and Coaches

"Guide Running: A Primer for Educators and Coaches" provides a detailed exploration…

Heart Runner 2.0: Enhancing Exercise Engagement in Autistic Youth Through Technology

I recently had the opportunity to meet Dr. Bittner at an Adapted…

Exploring the Impact of Frame Running in Adapted Physical Education

Recently, at the Sharjah Conference on Theory and Practice in Adapted Physical…

Paralympic School Day – What’s it all about?

The first time I heard about Paralympic School Day (PSD) was just…

Adam Forbes

(Re)exploring Visual Supports in Adapted Physical Education

Before diving in… The primary goal of APE research is to explore…

Adam Forbes

Physical Education is Not “Special” – It’s Essential

A recent 2023 article in Strategies magazine argues that physical education (PE)…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

The Impact of Mini-Basketball Training on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A 2020 study published in Brain Sciences provides promising evidence that a…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)

[Video] The Inclusion in Physical Education Project: Exploring the work of Dr. Justin Haegele

Dr. Justin Haegele (Old Dominion University, US), in collaboration with Dr. Anthony…

Matt Barker (Digit the APE)