PHED 5620 - Adaptive/Developmental Physical Education

Goals: To blend theory and practice of present trends in adaptive/developmental physical education. To enhance student knowledge about handicapping conditions as they relate to physical education. To inform students of the mandates of recent federal legislation. To develop a better appreciation for special students through direct experience in the school setting.

Content: Public school programming in response to public laws 94-142, assessments used for entrance/exit criteria, developing an individualized education program (IEP), and providing an understanding of identifying a quality physical education program for students with special needs.

Taught: Biennially.

Credits: 4 credits