Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities

Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities
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Publisher : Human Kinetics Publishers
Total Pages : 151
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ISBN-10 : 0736086749
ISBN-13 : 9780736086745
Rating : 4/5 (745 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities by : Janet Zeller

Download or read book Canoeing and Kayaking for People with Disabilities written by Janet Zeller and published by Human Kinetics Publishers. This book was released on 2009 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These topics are presented in the text: general guidelines for working with people with disabilities; information on legal requirements, including accessiblity at facilities and launching and landing sites, program access, development of eligibility criteria, and assessment of facility accessiblity; thorough coverage of common disabilities, their implications for instructors, and teaching strategies and adaptations for each disability; guidance in choosing gear and modifying or building equipment to meet the needs of paddlers with disabilities; consideration of safety and risk factors, rescue piorities, and adaptations for rolling; and factors to consider when planning a trip, including the ratio of paddlers with and without disabilities, taking wheelchairs and mobility devices on the trip, and route selection.


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