Service:  Susan Kasser

 
Much of Dr. Kasserís service is related to including all individuals into meaningful and optimal physical activity programs.  She directs these efforts toward two primary groups:

Physical Activity Practitioners

Dr. Kasser presents sessions and works with practitioners throughout the nation and abroad to facilitate their knowledge and skills in the area of inclusion.  Her most recent presentations and workshops include:

ìThe Three Iís of Standards-Based Physical Education: Insights, Implementation 
and Inclusionî.  With L.V. Johnson & B.A. Nichols, Eastern District 
Association or AAHPERD, Baltimore, MD, February 2002.

ìInclusive Physical Activity: A Way of Teachingî.  2001 International Adapted 
Physical Education Conference, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, November, 2001.

ìIncluding All Students through Extended Skill Stationsî.  2001 International 
Adapted Physical Education Conference, National Taiwan Normal 
University, Taipei, Taiwan, November, 2001.

ìModifying Assessment Criteria for Inclusionî.  2001 International Adapted 
Physical Education Conference, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, 
Taiwan, November, 2001.

ìReflections on Adapted Physical Activityî.  2001 International Adapted Physical 
Education Conference, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan, November, 2001.

ìMaximizing Learning Opportunities for All Studentsî. Vermont Association for 
Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance State Conference. Castleton State College, Castleton, Vermont, October, 2001.

ìEnhancing Quality of Life through Physical Activityî. Wake Robin Senior Living 
Community, Shelburne, Vermont, October, 2001.

ìExercise for Physical and Emotional Health in Adults with Physical & 
Neurological Disabilities, Summit on Successful Aging, Vermont 
Department of Aging and Disability, Killington, Vermont, May, 2001.

ìActivities for Allî.  Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, 
Recreation, and Dance State Convention.  Battle Creek, MI, November 2000.
 

ìIncluding Individuals with Disabilities in Adventure Programmingî. Johnson 
State College, Johnson, Vermont, February, 2001.
 

Adults with Physical Disabilities

Dr. Kasser conducts seminars and exercise programs for adults with physical disabilities throughout Vermont.  Her Fitness through Individualized Training (FIT) Program offers local adults with Multiple Sclerosis the opportunity to exercise on a regular basis.

 MS Fitness through Individualized (FIT) Program