HPS 4620 - Methods of Teaching Adapted Physical Education

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): HPS 1601; 6 additional credit hours from either HPS 1660, 1665, 1670 or 1680; provisional acceptance into the Teacher Education program; Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy Requirements

Description: This course is designed to give future teachers the skills and knowledge to effectively include children with disabilities in the general physical education setting or least restrictive environment. Course content includes characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and performance, legislation, assessment, Individual Education Plans, strategies for inclusion and teaching methods in the physical education setting.