Adapted P.E. Syllabus

Course Syllabus

H &HP 3010 Fall 2006

Adapted Physical Education

Instructor: Dr. Gregg Steinberg

Office: 273 Dunn Center

Phone: 221-6113

Class Time: MW 12:40-2:05

E-Mail: Steinbergg@apsu.edu

Office Hours: MWTh 10:30-11:30, MW 2:10-3:10 Friday by appointment  

Textbooks (required):

(1)Winnick, J. (2001). Adapted Physical Education and Sport (4th. Ed.) Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Textbooks (optional):

(2)Kasser, S. L. (1995). Inclusive Games Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Course Description

This course is designed to give students a background in how to effectively teach physical activity to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, this course is constructed to facilitate the student=s understanding of the specific characteristics of exceptional individuals in order to realize their limitations, and especially to maximize their potential. Furthermore, this class is designed to enhance the student=s ability to effectively adapt instruction to meet the needs of exceptional students

Course level and Credit

Upper level course offering three semester hours of credit

Prerequisite

Upper level standing or permission of chairman

Purpose of the Course

The student should obtain a better understanding of the special requirements to those with disabilities who participate in physical activity. The student should also be able to construct an effective environment for exceptional individuals so that they can maximize their talents in physical education.

Course Objectives

At the completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate competency in making the appropriate curricular decisions in terms of adapting physical education skills to meet the needs of special populations.

2. Understand the appropriate methods and procedures for working with special populations

3. Demonstrate familiarity with the current trends and research areas in special physical education

4. Develop and adapt activities which will assist in the growth and development of individuals with disabilities

5. Understand the legislation related to inclusion.

6. Know the information processing model of motor learning and understand how different disabilities may impact learning a motor skill.

7. Understand basic rule changes for various adapted sports.

Course Content (tentative)

Date Topic Assignment

Week 1 Introduction

• Chap. 1 and Appendix A

• Legislation

• Quiz 1

Week 2

• Program Organization and adapted sport

• Chap. 2 and chap 3 and Appendix B

• activity

• Quiz 2

Week 3

• Chap 4 and

• Accommodation issues

• Quiz 3

Week 4

• Chapter 5

• IEP

• Quiz 4

Week 5

• chap 4

• measurement and assessment

•  Appendix C

• quiz 5 

Week 6

• Motor Learning theory

• Chap. 7

• Quiz 6

Week 7 Midterm

• Activities by students

Week 8 Learning Disabilities

• Chap. 11

• Arousal regulation

• Quiz 6

Week 9 Intellectual disabilities

• Chap. 8

• Activities by Students

• Quiz 7

Week 10 Cerebral Palsy

• Chap. 14

• Activities by students

• Quiz 8

Week 11 Spinal Cord Disabilities

• Chap. 16and Chapt 29

• Activities by students

• Quiz 9

Week 12 Physical Fitness

• Activities by students

Week 13 

• Written Assignment 1 due

Instructional Procedure

A variety of methods and techniques including lectures, assignments and videos will be used in this class. Each will be part of your evaluation in this class.

Course Evaluation

There will be two exams, ten quizzes, and two written assignments which will be counted toward your total points. Your final grade will be based on the following point totals:

Midterm 100 points

Final 100 points

Quizzes 45 points

Written assignments 55 points

Presentation 100 points

Attendance ? points

400 total points

Grades will be based on the following scale:

360 points and above = A

320-359 points = B

280-319 points = C

240-279 points = D

239 and below = F

Description of Grading Assignments and required learning resources

Exams: Midterm and final will be based on readings from the text, lectures and videos and activities presented in class. Exams will be multiple choice and some short essay. Quizzes will consist of five questions each and will cover the current chapter. Students arriving late can not take the quiz. If you leave class early after taking the quiz, you will get a zero. Make-up exams or quizzes will be given only if student calls before test is given.

Written Assignment: The paper will concern questions related to your observation of an adapted P.E. Class. This paper will be worth a total of fifty-five points. Students are expected to type all papers. Papers are expected to be well written. Grades will be based on both content and style of the paper.

Observational Hours: Students will observe four different adapted P.E. classes in the Montgomery school district. This is mandatory to pass this class. If a student does not complete his/her observations hours, the student will receive an incomplete for the class.

Class Activity Presentations: Students are expected to demonstrate an activity to the other students from one of the activities in the Inclusive Games text or other source. Students are expected to be an expert on the assigned disability. (Outside sources are required) Students are expected to present the activity to the class as well as adapt a piece of equipment for this activity. The student is also expected to adapt the rules of the game to meet the needs of the assigned disability. Materials should be provided by the presenters. Grade will be based on material presented, creativity and how the information is presented. Activities should be arranged so that all the students are involved.

Attendance: Students will be rewarded the following points for attending class and points will be subtracted for excessive absences. There are no excuses for absences.

Students must be here on time to be counted as attending class. Tardiness will not be tolerated.

0 absences 10 points added to final grade

1 absence 05 points added to final grade

2 absences 0 points

3 absences  05 points subtracted from grade

4 absences 10 points subtracted from grade

5 absences or more 40 points subtracted from grade

Disability Policy

Any student who has a disability that may affect his/her academic performance is encouraged to make an appointment with me to discuss the matter, or you may contact Disability Services; 221-6230

Academic and Classroom Misconduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriate at all times. Academic and classroom misconduct will not be tolerated. Students must read the  A Code of Student Conduct@ in the new student handbook for an understanding of what is expected of them within an academic setting.  Due to the large number of students using phones and beepers, students are requested to turn off all electronic devices prior to entering class. Students who do not comply to this policy will be asked to leave. Children are not allowed in the classroom, according to new policies.

The above schedule and procedures are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances