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Adaptive Physical Activity and Inclusion Models Study Guide

This guide covers the historical and modern paradigms of Adaptive Physical Activity (APA), including the shift from medical to social and ecological models of disability. It details the strengths-based approach, the ICF framework, and practical strategies for implementing inclusion in physical activity settings. Key topics include the differences between integration and inclusion, a 9-step inclusion process, activity modification techniques, and the importance of empowerment, self-determination,

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Disability Models, Perspectives, and Adaptive Physical Activity

Disability Models and Media Representations

An examination of disability definitions, language use, media stereotypes, and the categorical, social minority, and ecological models.

  • person-first language
  • identity first language
  • poster child
  • supercrip
  • cripsploitation
  • disability stereotypes
  • categorical model
  • social minority model
  • ecological model
  • service delivery
  • social stigma
  • barriers and enablers

Adaptive Physical Activity and Inclusion Models

This content explores the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, strengths-based perspectives, adaptive physical activity paradigms, and strategies for inclusion and assessment.

  • ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health)
  • Strengths-based perspective
  • Medical model vs. strengths-based approach
  • Types of strength-based questions
  • Adaptive physical activity paradigms
  • Facility-based paradigm
  • Service-based paradigm
  • Supports-based paradigm
  • Empowerment and self-determination
  • Personal coherence
  • Adaptive physical activity (APA) models
  • Inclusion vs. integration
  • Active Living Alliance 9-step inclusion process
  • Activity modifications
  • Assessment principles
  • Objective vs. subjective information
  • ABC's of behaviour

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