Introduction to Adaptive Physical Education

Catalog description

An introduction into Adapted Physical Education learning to understand children and adults with various disabilities as well as learning about testing, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating methods. Students will also learn evidence-based adapted physical education teaching strategies and different service delivery models for individuals with disabilities in community based programs. They will experience the areas of posture, motor development, physical fitness, recreation/leisure, and play related to individuals with disabilities. Instructor consent required. Experiential learning in HHP 345 occurs through case studies, collaborative learning with partners, discussion, research projects, and fieldwork, including placement in the community.