TY - JOUR
T1 - Parental expectations of adapted physical educators
T2 - A hispanic perspective
AU - Columna, Luis
AU - Pyfer, Jean
AU - Senne, Terry
AU - Velez, Luisa
AU - Bridenthrall, Nancy
AU - Canabal, Maria Yolanda
PY - 2008/7
Y1 - 2008/7
N2 - The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives of Hispanic parents of children with disabilities regarding adapted physical education (APE) professionals in relationship to their child's purposeful play and transition to school programming. Participants (N = 11) were Hispanic parents of children with disabilities. Parents participated in one-on-one interviews in their preferred language (Spanish or English). Transcripts were analyzed through a constant comparative analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: (a) qualified APE professionals, (b) challenges for the family, and (c) normalcy. These themes were supported by subthemes. The results indicated that Hispanic families were not as familiar with APE services as Caucasian families were. Parental expectations among Hispanic parents were similar to Caucasian parents, but the preference for modes of communication and information differed.
AB - The purpose of this study was to identify the perspectives of Hispanic parents of children with disabilities regarding adapted physical education (APE) professionals in relationship to their child's purposeful play and transition to school programming. Participants (N = 11) were Hispanic parents of children with disabilities. Parents participated in one-on-one interviews in their preferred language (Spanish or English). Transcripts were analyzed through a constant comparative analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: (a) qualified APE professionals, (b) challenges for the family, and (c) normalcy. These themes were supported by subthemes. The results indicated that Hispanic families were not as familiar with APE services as Caucasian families were. Parental expectations among Hispanic parents were similar to Caucasian parents, but the preference for modes of communication and information differed.
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U2 - 10.1123/apaq.25.3.228
DO - 10.1123/apaq.25.3.228
M3 - Article
C2 - 18765863
AN - SCOPUS:53549125229
SN - 0736-5829
VL - 25
SP - 228
EP - 246
JO - Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
JF - Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly
IS - 3
ER -