2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Nov 03, 2024  
2023-24 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PED 356 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport

Seeks to provide students with the theoretical and practical knowledge to plan and implement appropriate physical education programs for students with disabilities in integrated settings. Emphasizes the adaptation of physical education to needs of children with physical, intellectual, emotional or sensory disabilities. Strategies for program planning and implementation include writing IEPs, activity/equipment adaptation and techniques of teaching. Prerequisites: PED 201 (minimum grade of C-); PED 321, EDU 255 (minimum grade of C-); EDU 256 (minimum grade of C-); successful completion of EDU 256, field experience/presentation to faculty; successful completion of CARR and SAVE workshops; and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code A = offered every semester

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

  1. Identify the safety and planning aspects (including developmentally appropriate formal and informal assessment, collaboration of services, strategies and resources, IEP writing, goal and objective formulation, and activity selection/instructional task) of physical education programming for individuals with a disability. 
  2. Implement physical education programs that meet the physical, motor, cognitive/learning, and social/emotional characteristics and needs of individuals with a disability. 
  3. Adapt activities, equipment and instruction and implement managerial and instructional routines for individuals with a disability.  
  4. Apply the educational, sport, and civil rights law, theory and practice for individuals with disabilities to help promote a community of learners and educate parents, teachers and other professional staff regarding advocacy and collaboration.  
  5. Exhibit professional and ethical behavior that reflects a commitment and respect for the profession. 



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