Adapted Physical Education and Sport

Catalog description

Introduction to Adapted Physical Education and Sport: Focuses on content knowledge foundational to adapted physical education, activity, and sport programs in self-contained and/or itinerant settings for children with moderate to severe disabilities. Students will gain and skills necessary to carry out an assessment, programming, and evaluation for individuals who are differently abled. Students will implement strategies to adapt and modify motor skills and physical activities to meet the unique individuals’ needs of a person. In addition, instruction, equipment, and game modifications are introduced to promote inclusion in a physical education, physical activity, recreation and/or sport setting. Cross-level listed with PEDU 631 for Health and Physical Education MAT students. Field Experience Hours: 20 hours is required.