Athletics and Students With Disabilities: What Principals Should Know. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Losinski, Mickey; Katsiyannis, Antonis; Yell, Mitchell L.
• Is Part Of: NASSP bulletin. Volume 98:Number 4(2014:Oct.)
• Page Start: 310
• Page End: 323
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: athletics -- students with disabilities -- extracurricular activities; High schools -- Administration -- Periodicals; School management and organization -- United States -- Periodicals; High school principals -- United States -- Periodicals; High school principals -- Periodicals; Education, Secondary -- Periodicals; 373.12097305
• DOI: 10.1177/0192636514557516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0192-6365

Abstract

Public concern over the general health of children in the United States has risen during recent years due to dramatic decreases in physical activity levels and increases in obesity and other health-related issues. This article examines the participation of students with disabilities in extracurricular activities, particularly athletic activities, in light of recent federal guidance and examination of recent case law. Implications for practice are provided.