title: Parental expectations of adapted physical educators: a Hispanic perspective.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Physical Education Department at the State University of New York at Cortland, NY, USA. columnal@cortland.edu
authors.forename: Luis
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Columna
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pyfer
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Senne
authors.forename: Luisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Velez
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bridenthrall
authors.forename: Maria Yolanda
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Canabal