Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education: An Evidence-Based Pedagogical Approach has been released in its 13th edition, continuing its long-standing role as a core reference for teaching and learning in adapted physical education. Published by Human Kinetics in late 2025, the book is available in paperback and digital formats.
Authored by Kristi Roth, Melissa Bittner, Elizabeth Foster, Jean Pyfer, and Laurie Zittel, this edition provides a comprehensive, evidence-based framework for undergraduate and graduate students preparing to work with learners with disabilities in physical education settings. The book integrates current research, professional standards, and practical strategies to support the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality adapted physical education programs.
The 13th edition aligns with the Adapted Physical Education National Standards and addresses contemporary issues faced by educators, including culturally responsive teaching, social-emotional learning, trauma-sensitive practice, positive behavioral interventions and supports, and the effective use of technology in instruction, assessment, and planning. The text offers detailed guidance on evaluation processes, individualized education programs, universal design for learning, least restrictive environments, legal requirements, and safety considerations.
Dedicated chapters focus on specific populations, including individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, physical disabilities, deafness and hard of hearing, and visual impairments, including deafblindness. Additional online resources, such as instructional videos, reproducible forms, and audio lectures, further support learning and professional application.
With 408 pages of applied and research-informed content, this book remains a key resource for students, educators, and professionals seeking to deliver effective, inclusive, and evidence-based adapted physical education programs.
Access to the book: https://www.human-kinetics.co.uk/9781718221291/principles-and-methods-of-adapted-physical-education/
