Surf Therapy and the Therapeutic Benefits of Surfing
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 61
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The purpose of Surf Therapy and the Therapeutic Benefits of Surfing is to provide the background about surf therapy, research benefits, and a step-by-step process for implementing a successful surf therapy program for individuals with disabilities, people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and others receiving therapies and services. This book is intended for pre- service teachers and therapists, adapted physical educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, parents, and caregivers of individuals with disabilities. Its contents are appropriate for all ages and disabilities.
This book serves to broaden the reader’s ability to work with a diversity of individuals who represent an array of abilities and disabilities. We are encouraged by the opportunities before us as adapted physical activity professionals to learn how to effectively integrate new content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and best practices into our everyday teaching practice and therapy sessions.
About the Author
Special Thanks
Dedication
Overview
Introduction
About the Chapters
Introduction—Why Surf Therapy?
Chapter 1 The Sport of Surfing
Chapter 2 Equipment Modifications for Specific Abilities
Chapter 3 Creating Accessibility to Enable People to Participate in Surfing
Chapter 4 Surf Therapy Skill Analysis
Chapter 5 Benefits of Surf Therapy
Chapter 6 Let’s Get Started: Developing a New Surf Therapy Program
Chapter 7 Safety
A Note from the Author
Resources
References
Dr. Emily D. Clapham is an Associate Professor in the School of Education and Coordinator of the Adapted Physical Education (APE) Program in the School of Education at the University of Rhode Island. Emily’s research has centered on the new physical education, girls sport and physical activity participation, surf therapy for children with disabilities and the effects of kinesthetic classrooms. Her research has been highly regarded and has attracted funding from the John E. Fogarty Foundation, The University of Rhode Island’s College or Human Science and Services and Division of Research and Economic Development Office, the Brayden Carr Foundation, the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation, and the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. She has also published her work in several leading journals in the field and made numerous local, state, national, and international research presentations. She is also an avid surfer, runner, and tennis player. She enjoys being active with her four children and two dogs.