Doctoral Grant in Movement Studies in Disability

This leadership grant will address a significant need for highly qualified personnel to teach adapted physical education. In the IDEA 2004 amendment (PL 108-446), physical education remains as an essential component of special education and must be provided to all students with a disability. Yet, the delivery of appropriate physical and motor fitness programs is dependent upon the availability of well-trained personnel. Colleges and universities play a major role in preparing competent physical education teachers for all students. Unfortunately, data indicate that the number of positions available is greater than the number of available personnel to fill these positions. Oregon State University, a Research I university, has resources to prepare a cadre of doctoral level personnel who have the necessary skills to serve as effective
teacher-trainers, scholars and leaders.

For more information, go to
http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/nes/msd-doctorate-grant.

Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
Deadline: December 1, 2009

The AAPAR has reconfigured a past award into a new grant opportunity. The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant will give up to $1,500 to a nonprofit entity to directly support recreation programs for people with disabilities. The grant is made possible by the Tommy Wilson family, who originally established the award in 1975 in remembrance of their son, who had cerebral palsy and died at the age of 16. Grants will be presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention & Expo.

For more information, go to
http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/people/councils/upload/Tommy-Wilson-Grant-Application-Packet_2011.doc.