APAC Action.

Physical Activity for All Video Disc--Now Available

The Physical Activity for All Digital Video Disc: Professional Enhancement Program developed by Louis Bowers and Stephen Klesius of the University of South Florida is now available FREE to professors, teachers, and individuals studying in the area of adapted physical education. The digital video disc was produced with grant funding from the U.S. Office of Special Education, and consists of over 3,000 learning segments with motion video, photographs, still drawings, and text, all with narration. To obtain your FREE copy, contact Louis Bowers at [e-mail] or FAX a letter of request to [phone].

Adapted Physical Activity Resource

The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) is an organization which promotes healthy lifestyles for persons with disabilities. In addition, NCPAD is designed to gather, synthesize, and disseminate information related to fitness, physical activity, and disability. For additional information pertaining to NCPAD or to gather resources on a specific disability topic, visit the NCPAD website at http://www.ncpad.org or call [phone].

Adapted Physical Education National Standards Update

The Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) Board recently approved the expansion of two options for Adapted Physical Education certification--a) APENS certification is available to professionals in higher education, agencies, and organizations, and b) APENS certification is available to general physical educators. In addition, APENS executive board members are soliciting information pertaining to liability and placement issues concerning individuals with disabilities. To obtain additional information or an APENS application, visit the APENS website at www.TWU.edu/APENS or call (888) APENS-Exam. Also, if you have information to share pertaining to the two topic areas, please contact Ron French at [e-mail].

APAC Action offers the Adapted Physical Activity Council (a council of the American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness [AAALF]--one of six associations of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance [AAHPERD]--an opportunity to disseminate timely information about its programs to both APAC members and PALAESTRA readers. Daniel Webb, Mississippi State University, Dept. of HPERS, PO Box 6186, 121 McCarthy Gymnasium, Mississippi State, MS 39762-6186; [e-mail], is the current Department Editor.