Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education

Universal Design for Learning in Physical Education provides physical educators with a comprehensive framework to make K–12 physical education accessible and engaging for all students, including those with disabilities. This groundbreaking resource bridges universal design principles and physical education, offering practical strategies for curriculum planning, lesson design, and assessment. The book equips general and adapted PE teachers to create inclusive learning environments that align with SHAPE America’s physical education standards and grade-level outcomes.

Key Features:

• Introduces a systematic conceptual model for incorporating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into K–12 physical education programs.
• Includes 31 ready-to-use, universally designed lessons across elementary, sports, fitness, recreation, and aquatics.
• Provides rubrics for the 28 items on the Lieberman–Brian Inclusion Rating Scale for Physical Education (LIRSPE) to evaluate program and classroom inclusion.
• Offers tables, timelines, and paraeducator training checklists to ensure effective UDL implementation from the start of the school year.
• Part I covers foundational UDL principles, barriers to implementation, assessment strategies, and advocacy skills for supporting students’ self-advocacy.
• Part II presents detailed curricular units and lesson plans, illustrating practical application of UDL across grade levels and content areas.
• Accompanying web resources include 40 reproducible forms, tables, checklists, a sample lesson plan, and references to laws, websites, and books.
• Empowers educators to provide equal access, meaningful participation, and high-quality physical education experiences for all students.