Palestra

Website: palaestra.com

Palestra is a 24 year old quarterly magazine whose mission is threefold:

-- to enlighten parents in all aspects of physical activity, making them the best possible advocates for their children during IEP (Individual Education Plan) discussions with the school or community recreation staff;

-- to increase the knowledge base of those professionals working with children or adults with disabilities, making them aware of the physical capabilities of their clients;

-- for adult readers, to learn the value that physical activity holds for their increased wellness.



The articles cover a wide range of topics. In the most recent journal there are articles about climbing Mount Fuji, playing baseball, and fitness clinics and swimming programs for people with disabilities. Users can also search the contents of previous editions of the magazine online. Finally there are Web links to other sports-related disability sites. This journal is worth checking out!