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Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools

Lloyd James Bentz, Jane Watkinson, Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Fitness Canada

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Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Final Report

by Lloyd James Bentz, Jane Watkinson, Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Fitness Canada

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how kids with different abilities play and learn sports together? Imagine a school where everyone joins in gym class, no matter what challenges they face. How do they make sure everyone has fun and stays safe?

Themes

Educational InclusionPhysical EducationDisability RepresentationMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This book explores how children with physical disabilities are included in physical education classes across Canada. It presents survey findings about mainstreaming practices in elementary and secondary schools, aimed at helping young readers understand inclusion and participation in sports. Suitable for early readers, it introduces important social themes in an accessible way without intense conflict.

Why we rated Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools 7C

Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Cross-Canada survey on mainstreaming students with physical disabilities into physical education in elementary and secondary schools explores educational inclusion, physical education, disability representation, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about educational inclusion, physical education, disability representation.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0919068480
Pages
32
Publisher
Canadian Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation = Association canadienne pour la santé, l'éducation physique et le loisir
Published
1986
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Educational SurveysCanadaMainstreaming in EducationPhysical Education for Physically Handicapped ChildrenSports for Physically Handicapped Children