Adapted Physical Activity

1. Inclusion and Integration

       The student will:

1.1.     Define the terminology associated with individual differences.

1.2.     Describe the philosophy of physical activity integration and inclusion.

1.3.     Identify barriers to physical activity participation:

1.3.1.  Social and attitudinal

1.3.2.  Physical and environmental

1.4.     Describe the processes for removing barriers to physical activity participation:

1.4.1.  Education

1.4.2.  Attitudinal change

1.4.3.  Action planning

1.5.     Describe the concepts of intervention and support, and the roles of professionals, peers and the family.

1.6.     Describe current practices and concerns in schools, community sport and community reaction.

1. Conditions

       The student will:

2.1.     Describe the etiology, pathology and prognosis of the following categories of conditions that may affect an individual’s participation in physical activity:

2.1.1.  Physical and sensory

2.1.2.  Psychomotor

2.1.3.  Affective

2.1.4.  Cognitive

2.1.5.  Developmental

2.2.     Describe conditions and situations including policies and procedures which would inhibit participation in physical activity programs and identify solutions.

1. Assessment and Adaptation

       The student will:

3.1.     Describe the principles of assessment of individual differences and abilities:

3.1.1.  Physical and sensory

3.1.2.  Psychomotor

3.1.3.  Affective

3.1.4.  Cognitive

3.1.5.  Developmental

3.2.     Describe and apply the principles of adaptation with respect to individual differences and abilities:

3.2.1.  Physical and sensory

3.2.2.  Psychomotor

3.2.3.  Affective

3.2.4.  Cognitive

3.2.5.  Developmental

3.3.     Describe the resources available to aid in the assessment and adaptation process.