Functional Limitations and Physical Exercises (LSPA_145)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge about disability concepts and individual functioning differences. To provide knowledge of theoretical models of disability/functional limitations, terminological explanations of adaptations, modifications, support provisions. To provide knowledge about adaptations, inclusion and teaching in APA. To provide knowledge about the role of APA in ensuring quality of life in the long term.
Prerequisites
Study courses mastered: Teacher’s Professional Skills, Teaching and Learning in the Context of Diversity, Educational Psychology for Teachers, Human Anatomy, Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities, Student-Centred Approach in Adapted Physical Activities, Assessment Methods in Adapted Physical Activities, Content of Adapted Physical Activity Programmes and/or Adapted Physical Activities for Students with Mental Development Disorders, APA for Students with Sensory Development Disorders, APA for Students with Behavioural, Learning Disorders and Autism.
Learning outcomes
1. To demonstrate comprehensive and sport-specific knowledge of basic and specialised literature facts, theories, knowledge of patterns in adapted physical exercises.
2. About the availability of support services and resources that promote inclusion in physical exercises within the framework of a sports and health class (e.g. support staff, equipment, environment), on individually adapted goals and on the most appropriate teaching strategies. To find out the strengths and weaknesses of the school’s sports education curriculum in terms of adapted sports education.
3. To adapt the curriculum for sport and health education to suit the individual needs of all students with special educational needs and put it into practice.
4. To take responsibility and initiative through study and practical work, individually or in a team. To measure the impact of functional limitations on movement and physical capacity levels.
5. To assess the relevance of mobility and physical capacity of students with SEN to chronological age, to choose individually appropriate physical exercise, physical load and teaching methods.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports and education specialist (adapted physical activity education specialist), PVAS | 3 | First level | Limited choice |
