SPED 324 Adapted Physical Education (or PETH 324)

A study of the classifications of students with special needs and the adjustments to accommodate those children in the physical education setting. The course is designed to provide knowledge related to limiting conditions and the effects of these handicaps upon motor development and the performance of motor activities. Study of common abnormalities found in students which may be helped by proper exercise or movement and considers extent and limitation of the teacher’s responsibility in this phase of education.

Credits

3

Distribution

School of Education and Psychology