Transcript title

PA All Abilities

Credits

3

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

30

Lecture hours

30

Course Description

Provides an introduction to the field of adapted physical activity, with a focus on promoting inclusive participation in physical activity, sport, and recreation for individuals with disabilities. Develops foundational skills in communication, program planning, and instructional strategies for creating safe, accessible, and inclusive physical activity environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding the functional characteristics of individuals with physical, intellectual, developmental, and sensory disabilities, and applying this knowledge to the design and implementation of adapted physical activity programs. The course also encourages reflection on professional roles, ethical considerations, and personal attitudes toward disability and inclusion.

Course learning outcomes

1. Explain foundational concepts of adapted physical activity, including disability \\nmodels, legislation, and inclusive practices.
2. Identify functional characteristics and movement considerations for individuals \\nwith diverse physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.
3. Design and adapt physical activity programs that promote participation, safety, \\nand inclusion across a range of abilities.
4. Demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, and teaching strategies in \\ninclusive physical activity settings.
5. Critically reflect on personal attitudes, biases, and professional responsibilities \\nrelated to working with individuals with disabilities.

Content outline

1. Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity
2. Disability models (medical, social, biopsychosocial
3. Legislation and policy: IDEA, ADA, Paralympic movement
4. Functional characteristics: physical disabilities
5. Functional characteristics: intellectual and developmental disabilities
6. Functional characteristics: sensory and multiple disabilities
7. Principles of program design and adaptation
8. Designing adapted activity lesson plans
9. Teaching and communication strategies
10. Professional roles, ethics, and confronting bias

Required materials

No textbook is required.

Learning materials for this class will be provided (e.g., PDFs, links to articles, podcasts, videos).

General education/Related instruction lists

• Human Relations
• Social Science
• Health