PESS 457 - Teaching Methods of Adapted Physical Education

(3 S.H.)

This course focuses on evidence-based adapted physical education teaching strategies and service delivery models in PK-12 settings. Instructional programming and best practices of early childhood, elementary, middle/secondary, and transitional programs for students with disabilities in adapted physical education are covered. Emphasis is on collaboration among professional service providers such as special educators, regular physical educators, and related service personnel (e.g. occupational, physical, and recreational therapists), as well as allied health and other community agency staff. School site visits and practical teaching are included, along with guest presentations on related disciplines and programs. Students are required to participate in approximately 25 clinical education hours for the semester. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education & PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education. Grade only. Offered spring semester.

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