SRL373
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SRL373 - Inclusive Physical Activity Programming for Diverse & Special Populations
Course ID
037937
Course Description
Theory and methods of inclusive physical activity programming for diverse and special populations. This course will provide the necessary information, knowledge and strategies to ensure successful participation on the part of individuals with disabilities, in a variety of physical activity environments. Emphasis will be placed on developing a deeper understanding of the disabilities identified in the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) and in providing students with the most appropriate methods of making modifications to a variety of physical activities in order to ensure successful inclusion, as well as, to meet the abilities, skills and needs of diverse and special populations.
There is a growing cultural awareness within our society of the contributions made by individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Included among these contributions, are those made by individuals with disabilities. These contributions are witnessed in a myriad of settings, including those of physical activity and performance. This course is designed to insure that individuals in the Literacy, Learning and Leadership major are provided with the information necessary to develop those skills needed to ensure successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities in a variety of educational and non-educational physical activity settings. Recent Federal Legislation including both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), mandate that opportunities for physical activity, whether for leisure or higher level performance be provided in the most appropriate setting to individuals with disabilities. Inclusion alongside able-bodied peers allows for the complete social, emotional and physical development of individuals with disabilities. Equally as important, inclusion provides an opportunity for able-bodied peers to gain a greater understanding of the skills and abilities of individuals with disabilities and the contributions they make to our society.
There is a growing cultural awareness within our society of the contributions made by individuals from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Included among these contributions, are those made by individuals with disabilities. These contributions are witnessed in a myriad of settings, including those of physical activity and performance. This course is designed to insure that individuals in the Literacy, Learning and Leadership major are provided with the information necessary to develop those skills needed to ensure successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities in a variety of educational and non-educational physical activity settings. Recent Federal Legislation including both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), mandate that opportunities for physical activity, whether for leisure or higher level performance be provided in the most appropriate setting to individuals with disabilities. Inclusion alongside able-bodied peers allows for the complete social, emotional and physical development of individuals with disabilities. Equally as important, inclusion provides an opportunity for able-bodied peers to gain a greater understanding of the skills and abilities of individuals with disabilities and the contributions they make to our society.
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No