Module Details

Module Code: MTDS
Module Title: Adapted Physical Activity
Title: Adapted Physical Activity
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Myles Kelly
Module Author:: Myles Kelly
Domains:  
Module Description: This aim of this module is to develop students knowledge and understanding of adapted physical activity and the skills to plan, organise, implement and evaluate physical activity sessions for people with disabilities.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Display an understanding of and explain the various terms, principles, models, barriers and laws related to disability, adapted physical activity and sport along with the opportunities available for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity.
LO2 Explain the pathophysiology and associated conditions of a broad range of disabilities and understand their implications for physical activity and sport
LO3 Plan, implement and evaluate sport and recreational adapted physical activity sessions for people with disabilities
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Adapted Physical Activity
Historical and European perspectives of APA. Principles and models of adaptation and inclusion. Disability Awareness. Physical, psychological and social benefits of sport and physical activity for people with a disability.
Programme Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Models of programme design in APA. Reflective Practice and evaluation. Effective communication.
Pathophysiology and implications for sport and exercise
Physiological implications of exercise on people with a range of disabilities (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, head injury, muscular dystrophy, dyspraxia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments) and reflection of this in programme planning and implementation.
Disability Sport and Exercise
Examination of sport structures and provision for disability sport. Classification systems for competition.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The continuous assessment strategy may incorporate essays, presentations, reflective logs, case studies and written reports.
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The student will be observed participating in a range of practical activities and will be assessed on their ability to plan, organise, implement and evaluate physical activity sessions for people with a disability. Reflective practice may also be incorporated into the practical assessment strategy.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Practicals Contact Practical APA Class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Estimated learner hours outside of lecture/practical class 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Joseph P. Winnick. (2016), Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Human Kinetics, p.637, [ISBN: 9781492511533].
  • Lauren J. Lieberman,AAPAR (Association). (2007), Paraeducators in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, p.141, [ISBN: 9780736068048].
  • American College of Sports Medicine,Moore, Geoffrey,Durstine, J. Larry,Painter, Patricia. (2016), ACSM's Exercise Management for Persons With Chronic Diseases and Disabilities, 4E, Human Kinetics, p.416, [ISBN: 9781450434140].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Claudine Sherrill. (2009), Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport, McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages, p.783, [ISBN: 0697295133].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
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