TEAS 4009/ 5009/ 6009

Adapted Physical Education Practices

2 hours Credit

 

Course Information

Course Description:

Includes strategies for assessing and individualized physical education program planning and implementation for students with disabilities.

 

Course Objectives:

 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the current inclusion philosophy and its

            application to physical education programs for students with disabilities

            including modification of instructional variables within the least restrictive

            environment including physical education service delivery options.

 

  1. Explain the definition of physical education under current federal legislation

            providing special education services for students with disabilities as a direct

service of special education (IDEA) and other legislation providing for an appropriate education – Section 504 and ADA.

 

  1. Describe the roles of the adapted physical educator in the implementation of

            the individualized education plan (IEP) and the referral process for special

education services.

 

  1. Describe and develop the components of the individualized education program as

            they apply to physical education from interpretation of assessment results to the

development of goals, benchmarks and modifications.

 

  1. Recognize and apply models of motor development in adapted physical education

            programs.

 

  1. Explain and demonstrate the current best practices in methods and principles for

            providing individualized and appropriate physical education for students with

            disabilities.

 

  1. Describe the learning, social, and behavioral characteristics of specific disabilities

with implications for physical education programming and participation.

 

  1. Develop and implement physical education experiences for a person with

disabilities.

 

Prerequisites and Corequisites:

 

Participants must have a Tennessee teaching certificate in any area. TEAS 4001, 4003

 

Course Topics:

The suggested sequence of topics is outlined under Assignments and Projects:

Specific Course Requirements:

All students should have a working knowledge of the following:

.  word processing (Microsoft word)

.  email and attachments (web mail, outlook or internet explorer)

.  using an internet browser. 

.  searching the world wide web (WWW)- including locating and using websites

.  downloading and uploading documents and Internet links

In order to complete the following requirements:

. specified web quests for information on various handicapping conditions and         

  specific teaching strategies associated with each condition

. article critiques, case studies, related projects, graphic organizers, debates, etc.

. final research paper on a topic related to this course.  Topic must be approved by the

  professor.

 

Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software Requirements

Required Textbooks:

 

Please visit the Virtual Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com

Supplementary Materials:

 

Hardware Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for this course include...

Software Requirements:

The minimum requirements can be found at http://www.rodp.org/students/hardware_software.htm. Specific hardware requirements for this course include...(A list of software the student is required to purchase or download for the course, Real Player, Media Player, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, etc).

Instructor Information 

Please see the separate page inside the course to find instructor contact information as well as a statement of virtual office hours, instructor's commitment to feedback, and other communication information.

Assessment and Grading

Testing Procedures:

There will be two formal tests administered for the course online via the test tool on the course home page.  Additionally there will be specific assignments in conjunction with some chapters.  These will be problem solving and application in nature.  Specific deadlines will be indicated and will need to be followed.  Assignments must be submitted via the course assignment drop box. 

 

Grading Procedure:

Points will be awarded for specific assignments and tests

Criteria for assignment responses:

·        typed responses

·        content is easily understood and accurately responds to all assigned questions/objectives

·        demonstration of an understanding of the application of material related to each case study/ an accurate strategy is provided based on the needs of the  child

Graduate Students: In addition to the assignments for each module, graduate students will be required to submit a power point presentation of the adapted teaching strategies for physical education applied to a particular disability.  An additional case study will be required and a review of 5 refereed journal articles will need to be summarized,

·        power point content is clear and accurate related to the information

·        contains at least 10 slides that are attractive and creative- free of spelling errors

 

 

.  The grading scale for

 the course is as follows:

100-90% = A

89-80%   = B

79-70%   = C

69-60%   = D

Below 60% = F

 

Assignments and Participation

Assignments and Projects:

 

Module 1       Introduction

                        Course Overview

                        The Scope of Adapted Physical Education

 

Assignments:

Read Chapter 1- Adapted physical education

Assignment:  Prepare a speech for legislators who want to cut funding for physical education because of budget problems.  They especially want to cut special education services.  Your speech should be in a bullet format rather than long paragraphs.  You should focus on the following:  benefits of physical education for children with disabilities, legislation mandating physical education for students with disabilities,  needs of children with disabilities related to physical education. 

 

Module 2       Determining Individual Needs In Physical Education

                        Legal Mandates for assessment and determining present level of

                        performance

 

Assignments:

Read Chapter 2- Determining educational needs through assessment

Assignment:  Discuss what types of tests are better for developing the goals/benchmarks for the IEP.  Why are the types of tests that you have described better to use than other types of tests?  Give an example of how to implement an authentic assessment for a child with a disability in a fundamental motor skills unit in physical education.

 

Module 3       Developing the Individualized Education Program

                        Delivering Services in the Most Inclusive Environment

                       

Assignments:

Read Chapter 3 and 5

Assignment:  Write 3 sequential measurable benchmarks for the following goal:

Betty:   currently cannot throw a tennis ball forward 15 feet with her preferred hand so that it lands  within arm’s reach of her teacher.

Goal:  Betty will be able to:

Throw a tennis ball with good direction and control a distance of 15 feet using her preferred hand.

 

Assignment:  Answer the following questions.

1.  Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the physical education service provider in the transition planning for a student with physical disabilities.

 

2.  What are the characteristics of a quality inclusive, community –based leisure, recreation and sports program?

 

3.  List 4 variables discussed in chapter 5 that affect instruction in the LRE, that may be changed.  Give two modification  examples of each variable.

 

Module 4       Enhancing Student Behavior

 

Assignment: Read Chapter 6

Assignment:  Answer the first 6 objectives if chapter 6 – page 205.  A bullet format for the answer to these objectives is preferred.

 

Module 5       Physical Fitness and Conditioning

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 8

Assignment:  Answer objectives 1-5 on page 256 of Chapter 8

 

Module 6       Children In Crisis- Psychosocial Delays

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 9

 

Assignment:  Complete Case Study  9-2- Charlie (Page 285)

Assignment:  Answer objectives 4-7 – page 282.

 

Module 7       Mental Retardation

 

Assignment:   Read Chapter 11

Assignment:    Respond to objectives  1-5-  page 367

Assignment:  Respond to the application task in the case study – Luther  - page 368.

 

Module 8       Pervasive Developmental Disorders

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 12

Assignment:  Respond to the application task in the case study 12-1 Rick- page 405

                       Respond to the application task in the case study 12-2 Andrew- page 407

 

 

Module 9       Specific Learning Disability

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 13

Assignment:  Respond to the critical thinking task for the case study – Shawn – page 431

Assignment:  Respond to objectives 1-5.

 

Module 10     Behavior and Emotional Disorders

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 14

Assignment;  Answer questions 1,4,5,6 from the review questions at the end of the

           chapter on page 465.

 

Module 11     Physical Disabilities

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 15

Assignment:  Respond to case study 15-1 Josue.  Be sure to complete all of the tasks in

           the application task – page 485.

 

Module 12     Communication Disorders

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter 16

Assignment:  Respond to objectives 1, 4, 7, 8, 9 for Chapter 16– page 526.

Assignment:  Respond to the application task in Case Study 16-2 – Webster

 

Module 13     Visual Impairments

 

Assignment:  Read Chapter17

Assignment:  Respond to review questions 1, 2, 4, 5 at the end of Chapter 17

 

Module 14     Teaching Lab

 

Assignment:  Teach a person with a disability - physical education skills.

  1. Identify a person with a disability, preferably within the age range of 5-18 years.

 

  1. Assess the person’s present level of performance in a physical education content

area defined by IDEA.  Write a report summary of the child’s performance

following the format for a report in Figure 2-15 in Chapter 2.  You must get

approval from the instructor regarding the testing instrument you will use for

determining the present level of performance.

 

  1. Establish a goal and a minimum of 3 objectives based on the needs determined by the assessment.  Use the criteria for writing goals and objectives in Chapter 3.

 

  1. Design activities to do with the child to reach the objectives and goal that you have developed.  Implement the activities over 5 – 30 minute teaching sessions with the child.  The teaching sessions do not have to be in a school setting- they can be in the child’s home- or other setting.  Keep a journal of your teaching sessions with the child.  There should be a minimum of 5 pages in the journal including what was taught in the session, how the child reacted, and progress made.  A list of equipment used should be included.

 

  1. Your journal of teaching lessons with the child should be signed by a supervisor or the child’s parents to verify the time and content.

Class Participation:

Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course.  Students must communicate with other students in the chat room, students are expected to communicate with the instructor as a learning resource, students must check the course bulletin board frequently for announcements, and students must actively participate in threaded discussion events. Students must also adhere to specific deadlines.

Punctuality:

All assignments are due by 10:00PMon the designated date.  Be sure to follow Module outlines and note specific dates. 

Course Ground Rules

As a participant in TEAS 4009/5009/6009 full participation is required. You are expected to communicate with other students in team projects and learn how to navigate in WebCT and the email system, as well as any chat rooms or bulletin boards set up for the class.  You are required to keep abreast of course announcements and adhere to explicit deadlines.  You will need to use the assigned college or university e-mail address as opposed a personal e-mail address.  If you are experiencing technical difficulty you must address technical problems immediately.  No excuses will be allowed for late assignments due to technical problems not reported immediately. Please observe course netiquette at all times. 

Guidelines for Communications

Email:

·        Always include a subject line. 

·        Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of emoticons might be helpful in some cases. 

·        Use standard fonts. 

·        Do not send large attachments without permission. 

·        Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc. should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other communication. 

·        Respect the privacy of other class members 

Discussion Groups:

·        Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant. 

·        Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new topic. 

·        Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the discussion group. Be respectful of other’s ideas. 

·        Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before entering your remarks. 

·        Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks. 

·        Be positive and constructive in group discussions. 

·        Respond in a thoughtful and timely manner. 

Chat:

·        Introduce yourself to the other learners in the chat session. 

·        Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements. 

·        Be concise in responding to others in the chat session. 

·        Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time. 

·        Be constructive in your comments and suggestion 

Web Resources:

·        Columbia Guide to Online Style by Janice R. Walker and Todd Taylor 

·        Citation Styles Online http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/cite6.html

Library

The Tennessee Virtual Library is available to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases, interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps, and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to complete online assignments and as background reading must be included in all courses. 

Students With Disabilities

Qualified students with disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor.

Syllabus Changes

The instructor reserves the left to make changes as necessary to this syllabus. If changes are necessitated during the term of the course, the instructor will immediately notify students of such changes both by individual email communication and posting both notification and nature of change(s) on the course bulletin board.

Technical Support

Telephone Support:

If you are having problems logging into your course, timing out of your course, using your course web site tools, or other technical problems, please contact the AskRODP Help Desk by calling 

1-866-550-7637(toll free)

or go to the AskRODP website at:

http://help.rodp.org