Featured Publications
AAPAR member experts have written numerous books, some of which are the go-to source for their fields. Below you'll find a list of featured publications. You can also find resources about:
Adapted Physical Activity
Safety & Professional Development
Senior Fitness
General Merchandise
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Making Money on the Sidelines: A Game Plan for Getting Started An essential guide for anyone who wants to earn extra money doing what they love. Proceeds support AAPAR programs. Learn more. Buy |
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NEW! Facility Management for Physical Activity and Sport Along with the companion book, Facility Planning and Design for Health, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport, this latest edition incorporates the first twelve chapters of the 11th edition and offers new chapters on policy development, ethical decision-making, and event management. Buy. |
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NEW! Facility Planning and Design for Health, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport, 12th Ed. Along with the companion book, Facility Management for Physical Activity and Sport, this comprehensive text covers common facility components, specifications, recreational spaces, specialty areas, and trends. Includes 3 new chapters and online resources. Buy. |
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Adapted Physical Education Assessment Scale (APEAS II) Find out which of your students qualify for special services in adapted physical education. Electronic score sheet or paper-and-pencil format. Learn more. Buy |
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Play On! Playground Learning Activities for Youth Fitness A playground curriculum to promote fitness for children of all abilities. Learn more. Buy |
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Sport, Physical Activity, and the Law, 3rd Ed. A practical approach for using the law as a day-to-day management tool in sports/physical activity. Buy |
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Master Plan Process for Parks and Recreation, 3rd Ed. All a university student or planning professional will need to navigate the intricate process of preparing a comprehensive parks & recreation master plan. Buy |
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Legal Concepts in Sport: A Primer, 3rd Ed. A conceptual foundation for understanding the law and its relationship to sport and physical education programs and its impact on administrators, teachers, and coaches. Buy |
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Paraeducators in Physical Education: A Training Guide to Roles and Responsibilities A comprehensive book and CD-ROM that puts everything you need at your fingertips for effective training in the pre-K-12 environment for both general and adapted physical education. Buy |
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Measurement in Physical Education and Exercise Science This quarterly journal presents the best research, test reviews, tutorials, commentaries, and discussions of theoretical and methodological issues for physical educators. Subscribe |
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Adapted Physical Activity
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Introduction to Adapted Aquatics (DVD) This inspiring DVD features segments on assessment, placement, and inclusion. Required for AAPAR's Adapted Aquatic Instructor Workshops. Buy |
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Inclusion Through Sports: A Guide to Enhancing Sport Experiences General physical educators with minimal or no training in adapted PE learn to develop programs for students with disabilities. Buy |
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Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Education Addresses the participation of children with disabilities in general physical education. Developed for AAPAR by a team of APAC professionals and endorsed by NASPE. Buy |
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Re-envisioning Dance This book inspires the art of dance to consider the aesthetics of disability. Buy |
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Safety & Professional Development
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The Safety Notebook (CD-ROM) Based on the popular Safety Notebook series, this compilation CD helps physical educators manage risk and promote safety. Buy |
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Aquatic Fitness Everyone, 3rd Ed. This popular workbook features key terms and objectives, study questions, and lab experiences for teaching exercise concepts. Required for our Aquatic Fitness Instructor Workshops. Buy |
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Mastering the Job Search Process in Recreation and Leisure Services A practical guide to help you secure a job or internship in the growing field of recreation and leisure services. Buy |
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Grantsmanship and Fundraising Fundamentals Your go-to resource for developing a successful philanthropy and fundraising program. Buy |
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Senior Fitness
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Motivated to Move: Senior Activity for Life! (DVD) This TESA production includes a selection of exercises that develop competence in leading group exercise routines for seniors. Used in our TESA Workshops. Buy |
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Developing a Fitness Program for the Frail and Well Elderly A resource for developing exciting and effective fitness programs for seniors regardless of their current abilities. Buy |
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Strength Programs for the Frail and Well Elderly Discusses muscular strength and its importance in older adults. Buy |
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Cardiovascular Programs for the Frail and Well Elderly The basic knowledge needed to provide safe and effective cardiovascular exercise programs for older adults. Buy |
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Flexibility Programs for the Frail and Well Elderly Demonstrates the importance of maintaining flexibility in older adults. Buy |
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Fitness and Program Manuals for Frail and Well Elderly Adults Includes all four books in the Frail and Well Elderly series. Buy |
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Quick Series Guide to Exercise for Seniors Features information seniors need to begin a safe and easy exercise program at home. Buy |
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General
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We Are All Athletes: Bringing Courage, Confidence, and Peak Performance into our Everyday Lives AAPAR Executive Director Mariah Burton Nelson offers inspiring, entertaining, and thought-provoking stories about discipline, endurance, humility, joy, integrity, and other life lessons from the playing fields. Proceeds support AAPAR programs. Contact AAPAR to purchase. |
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When Cody Became A Mouse Potato A fun and enlightening way to introduce 5- to 9-year-olds to the value of a lifetime of physical activity. Buy |
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The Quick Series Guide Training Log A useful guide to logging your training sessions and precisely tracking your fitness progression. Contact AAPAR to purchase. |
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