PE 184 - Adaptive Physical Education

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Course Description: This course focuses on knowledge, comprehension, and application of human movement principles related to individuals with disabilities. Prepares students with a foundation of special needs applications through a combination of research and practical classroom experience within the professional arena of persons with disabilities. Because student participation is both a vital part of the learning process and an important way to enrich the course experience, student to student interaction is required. Students are encouraged to raise issues, provide information from their own experience, and ask questions. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Define basic terminology related to a variety of disabilities. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#2: Explain the central principles and benefits of adaptive physical education for students.
• CLO#3: Identify various disabling conditions and their significance in the broader context of health and fitness.
• CLO#4: Design lesson plans that include adaptations and modifications to support the inclusion of children with disabilities in a physical education class, ensuring instruction occurs in the least restrictive environment. (ILO: Communication)