MTI 588: Adapted Physical Education: Including Students With Disabilities in Sports and Recreation
GRADUATE CREDITS: 3
Textbook:
Dr. Martin H. Block (2016). Teachers Guide to Adaptive Physical Education:Including Students With Disabilities. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks Publishing
Course Description:
This course prepares current and future PE teachers to lead welcoming, inclusive classes where every student participates, makes friends, and learns new skills and values. K-12 physical educators will learn cutting-edge research and guidance on inclusive education, concrete strategies for planning and implementing and adapted PE programs, and valuable disability-specific information. An essential resource for preparing both general PE teachers and adapted PE teachers. This course will provide a solid foundation for gym classes that meet every student’s needs.
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
Learning Outcomes/Competencies:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Understand developmentally appropriate programming in adapted physical education. InTASC 1,2,6,9,10
- Apply the six curriculum planning and assessment processes needed to address the physical needs of students with disabilities. InTASC 2,3,7
- Apply the five components of the achievement-based curriculum model to teaching physical education to students with disabilities. InTASC 2,5,3,6,7
- Identify individuals qualified to provide adapted physical education services. InTASC 1,3,5,7,8
- Research and apply modifications to physical education activities based on specific characteristics of disabilities, including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, and behavior disorders. InTASC 1,5,6
- Reflect on the key factors of including students with learning disabilities in the general physical education class. InTASC 6,8,9
Universities, Course Formats & Pricing

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
​Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
​Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime
Transcripts:
​Available within 4 weeks of receiving your grade.
Assignments:
- 10 text questions
- 2 applications
- 1 action research project
- 1 essay
- 10 journal entries
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