Includes bibliographical references and index.

Critical thinking and professional preparation / Marcel Bouffard, William B. Strean -- Defining adapted physical activity / Greg Reid -- History of adapted physical activity in Canada / A.E. (Ted) Wall -- Disability definitions / Leanne Squair, Henrit͡te J. Groeneveld -- Social construction of disability in a society of normalization / Debra Shogan -- Socio-political influences on adapted physical activity / Gary McPherson, Garry D. Wheeler, Sheri L. Foster -- Policy strategies to foster active living / Reně F. Lyons, Bruce Taylor, Lynn L. Langille.

Role of Canadian organizations in the development of adapted physical activity / David F.H. Legg -- Moving toward inclusion / Greg Reid -- Professional preparation / Claudia G. Emes -- Foundations of assessment / Marcel Bouffard -- Physical activity as rehabilitation / David F.H. Legg -- Inclusive physical education / Donna L. Goodwin, E. Jane Watkinson, David A. Fitzpatrick -- Facilitating independence / Karen Calzonetti -- Applying ecological task analysis to the assessment of playground skills / E. Jane Watkinson, Janice Causgrove Dunn.

Instructional approaches to the teaching of motor skills / Donna L. Goodwin -- Culturally relevant physical education for students who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties / Joannie M. Halas -- Role of adapted physical education consultants / Patricia E. Nearingburg, Laurie Clifford -- Considering motivation / Janice Causgrove Dunn -- Leisure education / Michael J. Mahon -- Creating inclusive physical activity opportunities / Patricia E. Longmuir -- Inclusive fitness appraisal developments / Christine M. Seidl.

Community active living programming / Rick Gingras -- Disabling aspects of aging / Sandra O'Brien Cousins -- Fitness and physical activity for older adults / Arthur C. (Art) Burgess, John C. Hudec.