Module Details
Module Code: |
MTDS |
Module Title:
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Adapted Physical Activity
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Title:
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Adapted Physical Activity
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Myles Kelly
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Module Author:: |
Myles Kelly
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Programme Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Models of programme design in APA. Reflective Practice and evaluation. Effective communication.
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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.
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Disability Sport and Exercise
Examination of sport structures and provision for disability sport. Classification systems for competition.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
Practical APA Class |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning |
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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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Joseph P. Winnick. (2016), Adapted Physical Education and Sport, Human Kinetics, p.637, [ISBN: 9781492511533].
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Lauren J. Lieberman,AAPAR (Association). (2007), Paraeducators in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, p.141, [ISBN: 9780736068048].
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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].
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Claudine Sherrill. (2009), Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport, McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages, p.783, [ISBN: 0697295133].
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Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly,
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National Disability Authority 2006,
Promoting the Participation of People
with Disabilities in Physical Activity
& Sport in Ireland,
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The Inclusion Club,
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National Disability Authority,
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CARA APA Centre,
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National Centre on Health, Physical
Activity and Disability,
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