Comparison of Sports and Recreation Programs for Children With and Without Disabilities

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Promotion of health and well-being for all citizens is a central challenge for our society. Particularly when focused on children, well-designed sport and recreation programs promote an active lifestyle that contributes to physical and mental health while providing opportunities for social connection. This course is designed to introduce students to differences between sports and recreation programs created for children with disabilities and those primarily intended for children without disabilities. Students will be challenged develop cultural awareness, examine societal attitudes, and evaluate their personal assumptions. Topics will include goals of each type of program, potential funding mechanisms, program promotion, and actual implementation of the programs. Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None *Fulfills Civitae Core FHBS SI