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MTI 608: Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation

MTI 608: Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation

SKU: MTI-608 Categories: ,

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Textbook:

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Course Description:

This course prepares current and future PE teachers to lead welcoming, inclusive classes where every student participates, makes friends, and learns new skills and values. K-12 physical educators will learn cutting-edge research and guidance on inclusive education, concrete strategies for planning and implementing an adapted PE program, and valuable disability-specific information. An essential resource for preparing both general PE teachers and adapted PE teachers. This course will provide a solid foundation for gym classes that meet every student’s needs.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies:

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand developmentally appropriate programming in adapted physical education. InTASC 1,2,6,9,10 
  • Apply the six curriculum planning and assessment processes needed to address the physical needs of students with disabilities. InTASC 2,3,7 
  • Apply the five components of the achievement-based curriculum model to teaching physical education to students with disabilities. InTASC 2,5,3,6,7 
  • Identify individuals qualified to provide adapted physical education services. InTASC 1,3,5,7,8 
  • Research and apply modifications to physical education activities based on specific characteristics of disabilities, including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, and behavior disorders. InTASC 1,5,6 
  • Reflect on the key factors of including students with learning disabilities in the general physical education class. InTASC 6,8,9

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Transcripts:
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Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
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Price: ​$375

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Price: ​$375