2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PED 530 - Research in Adapted Physical Activity

This course provides the students with knowledge required to meet the professional and legal mandates of Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 1997, and amendments as they pertain to physical education for students with disabilities. The course is presented through a theoretical motor development perspective as it applies to the development of children with disabilities. Students will be required to complete a series of observations and labs with children with disability as it relates to typical motor development. Prerequisite: PED 356. (4 cr. hr.)
Frequency code F = offered in fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Identify and describe the physical, motor, cognitive and social characteristics of individuals with a disability.
  2. Implement developmentally appropriate modifications of activities, equipment and instruction, as necessary.
  3. Identify, read and interpret current literature in adapted physical activity, special education, and related services (OT, PT, etc). 



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