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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2008 - 2009
Module Title |
Adapted Physical Activity 1
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Module Code |
SS112
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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Module Co-ordinator | Dr Sarah Meegan | Office Number | XG07 |
Level |
1
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Credit Rating |
2.5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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To introduce students to inclusion and adaptation in sport and physical activity for people with disabilities
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Learning Outcomes
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After successful completion of this module students will be able to: -
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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
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Understand the implications that societal attitudes have toward people with disabilities participating in sport and physical activity
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
12
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
25.5
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Total |
37.5
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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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.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Developments in Irish sport for people with disabilities ·
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Misconceptions among sport, health and exercise professionals toward the disability sports movement ·
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Impact of adopting specific models of disability on individuals participation in sport and physical activity ·
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Impact of attitudes and education toward people with disabilities participating in sport
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Assessment | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
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Indicative Reading List
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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.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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