Physical Handicaps

Physical Disability

A physical disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities in life (i.e. walking, climbing stairs, reaching, carrying, or lifting). These limitations hinder the person from performing tasks of daily living. Physical disabilities are highly individualized.

Educators-Guide-to-teaching-students-with-physical-disability.pdf

Adapted materials may be needed so a student can participate in the classroom.

How to Make Your Physical Education Class More InclusiveIf you are a physical educator, you no doubt have had students with disabilities in your class. In many instances, you may be not be aware of which students have a disability because the disability doesn’t affect their participation in your class. Other times you are well aware of those students and are looking …