Service Learning in Adapted Physical Education: Connecting the Classroom to the Community

Authors

  • Matthew Robert Martin Central Connecticut State University
  • Amy Gagnon Central Connecticut State University

Keywords:

Community Engagement, Teacher Education, Teacher Preparation, Career Readiness

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to explore PETE undergraduate students’ perceptions and beliefs about working with children and adults with disabilities in two community-based settings. The undergraduate participants completed 20 hours of community service at two community-based sites as part of their Adapted Physical Education (APE) course requirements. The researchers identified five themes including: (a) social emotional climate, (b) prior preparation, (c) delivery of instruction, (d) career readiness, and (e) developing leadership.

Author Biographies

Matthew Robert Martin, Central Connecticut State University

Physical Education & Human Performance Dept.

Associate Professor

Amy Gagnon, Central Connecticut State University

Physical Education & Human Performance Dept,

Assistant Professor

Downloads

Published

12/11/2017

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 3 (2017)

Section

Research and Theory

License

The Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education (JCEHE) requires authors to transfer copyright to the JCEHE at the time of submission.

If the JCEHE decides not to publish a submission, then copyright is transferred back to the author at the time the submission is declined.

After publication, if an author would like to reprint portions of the article (generally up to 25%), then the author should contact the JCEHE's Editor, Catherine Paterson, to request permission.

200 North Seventh Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA 47809-9989
Copyright © 2012 by Indiana State University. 1-800-GO-TO-ISU | 1-800-468-6478