Physical education for the severely handicapped
Dunn, John M.
Physical education for the severely handicapped
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Systematic Approach to a Data Based Gymnasium
by Dunn, John M.
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The gym echoes with the soft thud of sneakers and the gentle rustle of wheelchairs rolling across the floor. Imagine a place where every movement matters, where kids of all abilities learn to play, grow stronger, and celebrate their unique talents. Here, every challenge is met with courage and every success feels like a victory.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers an insightful look into physical education tailored for children with severe disabilities, featuring case studies primarily from Oregon. It provides educators and parents with practical strategies and thoughtful approaches to inclusive teaching. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively explores themes of accessibility and empowerment without graphic content.
Why we rated Physical education for the severely handicapped 9LE
Physical education for the severely handicapped is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 173 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Physical education for the severely handicapped works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Physical education for the severely handicapped as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Physical education for the severely handicapped explores disability representation, physical education, inclusion, and empowerment — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about disability representation, physical education, inclusion.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780936104645
- Pages
- 173
- Publisher
- PRO-ED
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Nonfiction