PESS 237 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Education

(3 S.H.)

This course is designed to introduce future teachers to teaching physical education to PK-12 students with disabilities. Course content includes general characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and performance, the federal and state laws pertaining to the education of PK-12 students with disabilities, the process of special education referral and placement of students in the least restrictive environment, appropriate physical education teaching methods to use for inclusive instructional settings, adapted teaching techniques for motor development, health-related fitness, sport/recreational skills, and aquatics; and behavior management techniques. Lab and practical experiences are included. Prerequisites: PESS 195 - Foundations of Physical Education. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters.

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