Adaptive Physical Education.

Catalog description

This course is a study of the diverse and complex nature of disabilities and the role of physical education for the handicapped. Organizing and administering programs for students with special needs, selection of methods used in assessment and evaluation, lesson development, implementation and evaluation are covered. A 20-hour field experience is required, working with individuals with developmental and physical handicaps. Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education, EDU 380 and HPE 376. Students taking this as a 500 level course should expect to be required to do additional coursework to demonstrate advanced knowledge required to fulfill graduate level coursework. In addition, students will be graded more stringently reflecting the graduate level expectations.