Adapted Physical Education and Health

Catalog description

This course introduces students to best practices for teaching individuals with disabilities skills related to health and physical education. Provides basic information on disabling conditions and on how to provide adapted physical education and health programs based upon an individual's assessed needs. It will also introduce students to best teaching practices for providing access to physical education and health curriculum for students with disabilities in inclusive settings. A clinical experience is an integral part of the course providing in school settings to gain practical experience in screening and assessment; identification, selection, and prescription of appropriate exercise programs and in teaching health to students with disabilities. Travel to and from the clinical site is the responsibility of the students.