Assessment in Adapted PE.

Catalog description

This course is designed to teach students assessment procedures of standardized tests and batteries. Eleven formal test and assessment instruments including, but not limited to, assessing the gross motor development, motor skill performance, and health-related physical activity/fitness of persons with disabilities, will be selected and introduced to students. The authentic procedures for assessing individuals with disabilities will be addressed. Students will learn to select, administer, and interpret assessment results, and how to use assessment results to develop the individualized education programs (IEPs) as the basis for instructional programs for individuals with disabilities. Functional assessment, program development and lead to the service delivery process will be also studied. Prerequisite: admission to Master of Science of C&I with specialization in Adapted Physical Education.