Adapted Physical Activity: Disability Studies

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: PHAC61004
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 26
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  This module aims to introduce students to the area of Disability Studies and Adapted Physical Activity (APA) and to prepare them to work in the area of Physical Activity with people with Disabilities through a cooperative programme  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture3 Per Week
Practical/Workshop1 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1comprehend the concepts and philosophy related to Disability Studies and APA
2give examples of the main issues affecting activity in the lives of people with disability
3summarise the pathology and implications for exercise of certain conditions
4plan, instruct and evaluate procedures relating to APA
5identify sports structures and opportunites for people with disabilities


 
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Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered through lecture and practical format. The lectures will provide the theoretical underpinning for the module area, while the practicals will allow the students to gain experience working with people with disabilities in a practical setting. The practicals will initially include simulations of different situations and will culminate in planning and delivery of a number of practical session with people with disabilities


 
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Content Detail
Definition of APA/Disability StudiesHistorical and European perspectives. Model of disability provision
Current status of people with disabilitiesReview of service provision and disability legislation
Considerations for exercise prescriptionPhysiology of various conditions, implications for exercise programme design. Least Restrictive Environment Provision.
Programme Design and DeliveryModels of programme and lesson design in APA. Reflective Practice. Including participation and planning of practical sessions
Disability SportExamination of sports structures and provision in Disability Sport at home and abroad. Classification for competition. Coaching elite athletes with a disability


 
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Assessment Strategies
Assessment is split between Continuous Assessment (CA) and a final written exam. The CA component will include a reflective logbook evaluating each of the practical sessions and a mid-term exam. A minimum of 75% attendance at the practical classes is required to complete the CA.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
2, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentReflective JournalAn evaluation of each practical session with relevant supportive documentation.20
1, 2, 5Continuous AssessmentClass ExamMid-term exam - feedback is given in form of percentage mark and feedback on how to improve answers.20
1, 2, 3, 5Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam60


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential0697295133Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport : crossdisciplinary and lifespan
Claudine Sherrill
London : Boston : McGraw-Hill		20046-
Recommended073600324XStrategies for Inclusion: A Handbook for Physical Educators
Lauren Lieberman & Cathy Houston-Wilson
Champaign, Il : Human Kinetics		2002-
Recommended0736034390Inclusion through sports
Ronald W. Davis
Champaign, IL Human Kinetics		2002-
Recommended9780736089180Adapted physical education and sport
Joseph P. Winnick
Champaign, IL Human Kinetics		20115-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalAdapted Physical Activity Quarterly
JournalPalaestra
JournalEuropean Journal of Adapted Physical activity
WebsiteEnglish Federation of Disability Sport http://www.efds.net/
WebsiteDisability Sport Wales: http://www.disabilitysportwales.org/
WebsiteNational Disability Authority: http://www.nda.ie/
WebsiteSpecial Olympics Ireland: http://www.specialolympics.ie/
WebsiteDeaf Sports Ireland www.deafsportsireland.com
WebsiteCARA APA Centre www.caraapacentre.ie
WebsiteThe Inclusion Club: www.theinclusionclub.com
WebsiteParalympics Ireland: www.paralympics.ie
WebsiteVision Sports Ireland: www.visionsports.ie
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