Courses

An examination of the role of physical education in meeting the special needs, interest and abilities of students with various physical, social, mental, and emotional differences. Also provided is in-depth information regarding how to record medical histories, growth patterns, levels of motor learning, and designing individualized physical education programs.

Guides the student in the development of adapted programs to meet the needs of diverse children. Emphasis is on physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics. Field experience required. Prerequisite PHED 2003.

Prepares students to recognize the physiological discrepancies that affect motor learning. Students required to analyze selected diagnostic instruments. May be taught concurrently with PHED 4320.

Comprehensive study to develop ability to deal successfully with handicapped children, youth, and adults in a variety of settings.

This introductory course provides All-Level teacher certification candidates in Exercise and Sports Science with content knowledge on legal mandates, evidence-based practices, and the characteristics of selected disabilities and their considerations when designing meaningful individualized physical activity experiences to meet the students with disabilities in school settings. Prerequisites: ESS 1310, ESS 2320 and 2.75 overall GPA. (WI).

Develop knowledge of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education as well as the ability to plan and implement a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.

Develop knowledge of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education as well as the ability to plan and implement a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals. Students will understand how to design and implement an Individualized Educational Program for use in an activity-based setting.

This methods course provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming, and instructing K-12 students with disabilities in physical education. Topics include the law, inclusion, IEP writing, differentiation, modifications, instructional delivery, and generalities of specific disabilities. The course will engage students through lecture, peer teaching, and problem-based learning activities.

This course provides knowledge and skills for assessing, interpreting, programming, and instructing K-12 students with disabilities in physical education. Topics include the law, inclusion, IEP writing, differentiation, modifications, instructional delivery, and generalities of specific disabilities. The course will engage students through lecture, peer teaching, and problem-based learning activities.

Study of the atypical individual as related to understanding both physical and mental disabilities and the development of sound physical education programs for various disabling condition. Topics addressed will include fitness assessment, developing sound physical education and activity programs, physiological responses to exercise, adaptations, and accessibility issues.