PETE 4620 - Methods of Teaching Adapted Physical Education

Credits: 3

Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1665, PETE 1670 and PETE 1680. Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.

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.