Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pedagogical Foundations in Adapted Physical Activities
Course Code
LSPA_148
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Nadija Strazdiņa
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Academy of Sports
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide basic knowledge on historical aspects of adapted physical activity (APA). To provide knowledge on special education in Latvia. To teach the content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA. To provide knowledge on professional competence in APA.
Preliminary Knowledge
General secondary education.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Describes the principles and strategies for adapting curriculum content.
Individual work and tests
Presentation - topic of custom physical activity • Individual work • Quiz - Scientific theories and models of adjusted physical activity • Quiz - Professional competence in the field of adjusted physical activity • Exam
2.Explain the types of special education needs and their impact on the sports and health learning process.
Individual work and tests
Exam • Quiz - Scientific theories and models of adjusted physical activity • Quiz - Professional competence in the field of adjusted physical activity • Examination • Presentation - topic of custom physical activity
3.Describes the role of the educator and interdisciplinary team in inclusive sports and health education.
Individual work and tests
Presentation - topic of custom physical activity • Examination • Quiz - Professional competence in the field of adjusted physical activity • Individual work • Exam
4.Explains the importance of attitudes of students, educators and other persons involved in the educational process in the inclusion of students with special educational needs in sports and health education.
Individual work and tests
Exam • Presentation - topic of custom physical activity • Quiz - Scientific theories and models of adjusted physical activity • Individual work • Quiz - Professional competence in the field of adjusted physical activity • Examination
Skills
1.Assess the suitability of the curriculum for the individual needs and abilities of learners.
Individual work and tests
Presentation - topic of custom physical activity • Quiz - Scientific theories and models of adjusted physical activity
2.Appropriate assessment methods for determining the functional capacities of learners shall be selected.
Individual work and tests
Practical work – place of adjusted physical activity in special education
3.Develop an individual education plan (IIP) for a learner with special educational needs.
Individual work and tests
Practical work – place of adjusted physical activity in special education • Presentation - topic of custom physical activity
Competences
1.Plan safe and inclusive sports and health lessons according to the individual needs of learners.
Individual work and tests
Practical work – place of adjusted physical activity in special education • Exam
2.Select and apply appropriate behavioural management, motivation and communication strategies in working with learners with special educational needs.
Individual work and tests
Exam • Practical work – place of adjusted physical activity in special education • Presentation - topic of custom physical activity
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Presentation - topic of custom physical activity |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students prepare and present a selected topic regarding adjusted physical activities using analysis of scientific literature and professional terminology. The presentation shall be prepared individually. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
18.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the special education system in Latvia, its development and relation to adjusted physical activities. The work shall be individually developed. |
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2.
Individual work |
17.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the historical development of adjusted physical activity, the main stages of development and their importance in the field of modern adjusted physical activity. The work shall be individually developed. |
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3.
Quiz - Scientific theories and models of adjusted physical activity |
17.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the scientific theories and theoretical models of adjusted physical activities, describe their significance in professional activities. The work shall be individually developed. |
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4.
Quiz - Professional competence in the field of adjusted physical activity |
18.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall analyse in writing the significance of professional competence in the work of a specialist in adjusted physical activities using theoretical knowledge acquired in the course. The work shall be individually developed. |
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5.
Practical work – place of adjusted physical activity in special education |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall prepare theoretical justification, collect and analyse information, interpret the results obtained and draw conclusions regarding the place of adjusted physical activity in special education. The work shall be individually developed. |
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6.
Exam |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students shall demonstrate in the examination the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the study course regarding the theoretical basics of adjusted physical activity, special education and professional competence. The examination shall be taken individually. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Topics
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Historical aspects of adapted physical activity (APA).
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Historical aspects of adapted physical activity (APA).
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Description of special education in Latvia.
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Description of special education in Latvia.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Content of scientific theories and theoretical scientific models of APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Professional competence in APA.
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Professional competence in APA.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Winnick, J. P., & Porretta, D. L. (Eds.). (2017). Adapted Physical Education and Sport (6th ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1.–6. nodaļa, 10.–13. nodaļa.
2.
Block, M. E. (2016). Including Students with Disabilities in Physical Education. New York: McGraw-Hill Education. 1.–7. nodaļa.
3.
Horvat, M., Kelly, L., Block, M., & Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. 1.–5. nodaļa.
Additional Reading
1.
Henderson, H., Lavay, B., & French, R. (2016). Positive Behavioral Approaches in Physical Education (2nd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
2.
Reid, G. (2015). The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity: Historical Perspectives. Part 1. Palaestra, 29(4), 9–16.
3.
Reid, G. (2016). The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity: Historical Perspectives. Part 2. Palaestra, 30(1), 7–12.
4.
McGinnis, P. (2013). Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (3rd ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kine
Other Information Sources
1.
Horvat, M., Kelly, L., Block, M., & Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted. Physical Activity Assessment. 2nd ed. With Web Resource, Human Kinetics