ADAPTED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

Discover a comprehensive guide for physiotherapists, adapted physical education teachers, and therapeutic recreation specialists. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge on adapted physical activity (APA), an interdisciplinary field that combines rehabilitation, physical education, sports, and recreation for people with individual motor needs. Acquire up-to-date knowledge and best practices to effectively support patients and clients of all ages.

• Comprehensive knowledge in the field of adapted physical activity
• Legal conditions, procedures, and organizational structures in force in Poland
• Examples of good practices, i.e. proven and recommended ways of proceeding
• Compliance with European Standards for Adapted Physical Activity
• Addressed to students of physiotherapy, practicing physiotherapists, and specialists from other fields
• A platform for joint activities of specialists from various fields related to physical activity

Adapted physical activity (APA) is a dynamically developing field that responds to the needs of people with various motor limitations. This book presents up-to-date knowledge on APA, taking into account the specifics of the Polish legal and organizational system. As a result, the reader gains a comprehensive picture of APA in the national context, which allows them to effectively implement the acquired knowledge in professional practice.

This manual not only provides theoretical knowledge, but also presents specific examples of good practices. The proven and recommended methods of procedure described in the book have been presented in a way that allows them to be easily implemented in the daily work of a physiotherapist. This practical approach enables quick and effective application of the acquired knowledge, which translates into better quality of services provided.

The book aims to integrate the physiotherapy community with specialists from other fields related to physical activity. Thanks to this, the reader gains a broader view of the rehabilitation process and can cooperate more effectively with other professionals. The content of the publication is in accordance with the European Standards for Adapted Physical Activity, which guarantees high quality and up-to-dateness of the presented knowledge. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to expand their competences in the field of adapted physical activity.

This publication is a must-have for every physiotherapist, adapted physical education teacher, therapeutic recreation specialist, trainer, and sports instructor. Thanks to it, you will gain the necessary knowledge and skills that will allow you to effectively support people with various motor limitations in achieving their goals. Do not hesitate and invest in your professional development today!