Adapted Sports: Leading in Service through Wellness and Physical Literacy

Catalog description

This course is designed to be a culmination of the Wellness and Physical Literacy course sequence. Students select this course based on their Wellness and Physical Literacy Plan and strive to go in depth in the world of adapted sports and the importance of lifelong wellness and physical activity. Students participate in social emotional learning activities and team and individual sports, and lead adapted sports programming for persons with disabilities for a 10-12-hour service experience. Students gain valuable knowledge of adapted sports rules, classifications, and skills. Students work with the instructor to bring their knowledge and love for lifetime wellness and physical activity to persons with disabilities focusing on social emotional learning, active engagement, and health promotion.