Introduction to Teaching Adapted Physical Education

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This is a pedagogy designed to introduce teacher candidates to the process of teaching physical education to K-12 students with disabilities. Course content includes: (1) federal and state laws pertaining to the education of K-12 students with disabilities; (2) special education service delivery process, including referral and placement of students in the least restrictive environment; (3) appropriate physical education teaching methods for students with disabilities to use in the K-12 instructional setting; (4) causes and characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person's movement and learning potential; and (5) adapted teaching techniques and equipment for motor development, physical fitness, sport skills, and aquatics. In addition, all students are required to participate in the UW-La Crosse Motor Development Program. Lect. 2, Lab 2. Prerequisite: ESS 118 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.