Course Detail
Units:
3.0
Course Components:
Lecture
Enrollment Information
Enrollment Requirement:
Prerequisites: Admission to the Physical Education Teacher Education Program.
Course Attribute:
Service Learning
Description
Designed to provide knowledge and skills needed in the area of special physical education. Course content includes: federal legislation related to physical education for individuals with disabilities; techniques for mainstreaming, writing individualized educational programs; and developing a task analysis. Several disabilities are discussed in terms of definition, etiologies, characteristics, teaching strategies, and indicated and contraindicated activities in physical education. A 30-hour practicum teaching experience in special physical education is required.