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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. History and organization of sport for persons with physical disabilities. 2. Classification in sports for persons with PD. 3. Sports for persons with PD - athletics, cycling. 4. Sports for persons with PD - basketball, rugby, ball games. 5. Sports for persons with PD - winter activities. 6. Sports for persons with PD - swimming, water sports. 7. Sports for persons with PD - racquet sports. 8. Sports for persons with CP 9. Meaning of sport participation and self-perception. 10. PE in special schools. 11. Inclusion of students with PD in general education. 12. Experiential education and persons with PD.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
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Learning outcomes
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This course is designed to teach students about basic principles of work with persons with physical disabilities in APA, to teach them about history and organization of the sport for persons with physical disabilities and about specific adaptations related to particular wheelchair sports.
After passing successfully closing requirements of the course student will: 1. understand organization of sports for persons with physical disabilities. 2. understand classification of athletes in various sports. 3. understand unique needs of persons with PD and to be able to adapt activities according to their needs. 4. be aware of outdoor activities and experiential education within APA.
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Prerequisites
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Basic knowledge in problem of physical disability.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written exam, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work
Active participation in the course (at least 80%). Evaluation of assigned papers Evaluation of oral presentation of selected topic Evaluation of written tests Active course participation Final test
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Recommended literature
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Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability. (1994). Active living through physical education: maximizing opportunities for students who use a wheelchair. Gloucester: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability.
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Block, M. E. (2007). A teacher's guide to including students with disabilities in general physical education. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub.
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Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
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