Adapted Physical Education and Sport

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Adapted Physical Education and Sport (BSE205)

Synopsis

BSE205 Adapted Physical Education and Sport is designed to provide students with the applied knowledge of how physical education and sport may be adapted or modified to address the unique needs of individuals with different disabilities. Emphasis is placed on understanding the characteristics and learning behaviours of people with different disabilities. This process will enable physical educators and sport professionals to develop differentiated instructions and create adapted instructional approaches and activities or modified sports for an inclusive setting for participants with unique needs.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Introducing Adapted Physical Education and Sports
Types of adapted games
Understanding the unique needs of different disabilities
Intellectual disabilities
Learning (developmental) disabilities
Sensory disabilities
Physical disabilities
Planning, implementing and evaluating adapted programmes
Types of motor and fitness assessments
Designing Individualised Education Plan (IEP)
Managing behaviours of individuals with different disabilities
Applying instructional strategies for individuals with different disabilities

Learning Outcome

Discuss the meaning of adapted physical education and sport including the inclusive practices for individuals with different disabilities.
Explain the causes and characteristics of different disabilities.
Examine various tools for assessing motor skills and physical fitness for students with different disabilities.
Modify the programmes for adapted physical education and sport to cater to the unique learning needs of participants.
Select appropriate instructional strategies for individuals with different disabilities.
Illustrate the implications of different disabilities in designing adapted physical education or sport programmes.