Module: Adapted Physical Activity

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Adapted Physical Activity
Module Code	SS112
School	School of Health & Human Performance
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sarah Meegan Semester 2: Sarah Meegan Autumn: Sarah Meegan
Module Teachers	Sarah Meegan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module introduces students to the area of adapted physical activity. The module will focus on students perception of disability and the models associated with the disability movement. Students will examine legislation and policies, their impact on physical activity participation, as well as the history of sports participation for people with disabilities. Students will participate in practical experience coaching people with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique societal perceptions of disability
2. Describe the different models of disability and how they impact on physical activity participation
3. Examine existing legislation and policies in Ireland and how they affect the lives of people with disabilities, with specific reference to physical activity/sport participation
4. Recognise the importance of adaptation variables when delivering physical activity programmes for people with disabilities
5. Describe the history of the disability sport movement
6. Demonstrate the following transferable skills: oral and written communication skills; intellectual skills of analysis, synthesis and problem solving; independent learning and group work skills.
7. Develop knowledge on and gain experience coaching people with disabilities

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	In class instruction
Clinical placement	12	Coaching people with disabilities
Total Workload: 36

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Perceptions of disability
Critiquing societal perceptions of disability

Disability models
Impact of adopting specific models of disability on individuals participation in sport and physical activity

Legislation and policy
Legislation and policy in Ireland affecting the lives of people with disabilities

Adaptation variables
Variables for adaptation to accomodate individual need and ability in physical activity participation

Disability sport
History of disability sport and adapted physical activity

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Group presentation	Group presentation	40%	Week 28
In Class Test	In Class test	50%	Week 29
Practical/skills evaluation	Practical coaching people with disabilities	10%	As required

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Sherrill, C: 2003, Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport. Crossdisciplinary and Lifespan, 6, McGraw Hill, New York,
DePauw, K.P. and Gavron, S.J.: 2005, Disability Sport, 2, Human Kinetics, United States,
National Disability Authority: 2005, Promoting the participation of people with disabilities in physical activity and sport in Ireland, Disability Research Series (3), National Disability Authority, Dublin,
Lieberman, L.J. and Houston-Wilson, C.: 2012, Strategies for Inclusion, physical education for everyone., 3rd, Human Kinetics, Champaign Il,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

SSH	BSc Sport Science and Health

Date of Last Revision

23-FEB-12

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