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Module Title Adapted Physical Activity 1
Module Code SS112
School School of Health & Human Performance

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Sarah MeeganOffice NumberXG07
Level 1 Credit Rating 2.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims

To introduce students to inclusion and adaptation in sport and physical activity for people with disabilities



Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this module students will be able to: -

  • Demonstrate knowledge on the international terminology, definitions and objectives of the adapted physical activity movement -
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the concept and development of disability sport within Irish sporting structures at local, regional and national level
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the differences among and between the different models of disability
  • Understand the implications that societal attitudes have toward people with disabilities participating in sport and physical activity


Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 12
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time 25.5
Total 37.5
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 2.5 credit module load represents approximately 37.5 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
  • Developments in Irish sport for people with disabilities ·
  • Misconceptions among sport, health and exercise professionals toward the disability sports movement ·
  • Impact of adopting specific models of disability on individuals participation in sport and physical activity ·
  • Impact of attitudes and education toward people with disabilities participating in sport
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. The official journal of the international federation of adapted physical activity. Human Kinetics - Lieberman, L. and Houston-Wilson, C. (2002) Strategies for inclusion: A handbook for Physical Educators. Human Kinetics. - National Disability Authority (2005) Promoting the participation of people with disabilities in physical activity and sport in . Disability research series (3) NDA. Dublin - PALAESTRA. Forum of sport, physical education, and recreation for those with disabilities. Challenge publications Ltd. -Sherrill, C (1998) Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport: crossdisciplinary and lifespan. 5th ed. - Boston, Mass : WCB/McGraw-Hill. - Winnick, J.P. (2000) Adapted Physical Education and Sport. Human Kinetics.

Programme or List of Programmes
SSHBSc Sport Science and Health
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