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Study Course Description

A Child-Centered Approach in Adapted Physical Activities

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
LSPA_153
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts

LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006

About Study Course

Objective

To provide basic knowledge about the purpose of physical activities, holistic approach theories in adapted physical activity, inclusion/support levels (LRE), planning and formulating objectives/tasks in APA.

Preliminary Knowledge

General secondary education.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. To demonstrate comprehensive and sport-specific knowledge of the holistic approach in education for theories in adapted physical activities. Assessment of academic performance of students with SENs on the basis of the objectives of their individual education plan (IEP); about the appropriate tools for assessing the education goals to assess students’ progress on the basis of their IEP.

Skills

1.2. To use an individually appropriate assessment in accordance with the IEP. To assess the suitability of the adapted curriculum to students with SENs. 3. To use the assessment of the suitability of the curriculum for individual needs and abilities. Effectiveness of the teaching and support strategies used.

Competences

1.4. To assess the principles of individual suitability of the teaching strategies used in APA. To assess the suitability of support strategies used. To use knowledge of the content of APA in practical activity – by drawing up APA lesson abstracts for school’s sports and health classes.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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To prepare for seminars and test work on topics: 1. Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs. 2. Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities. Independent performance of practical work: 1. Inclusion/support levels (LRE). 2. Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA. To prepare for the examination.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Knowledge, skills and competences of students are assessed in two test works: 1. Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs. 2. Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities. And in two practical works: 1. Inclusion/support levels (LRE). 2. Planning and formulation of goals, tasks in APA. Theoretical justification of practical work, to measure individually and collectively inclusion/support levels (LRE), and on planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA, compared to literature data, to explain the differences between different case analyses. At the end of the study course, a differentiated assessment is provided based on the sum of points obtained without an additional examination. To get a positive assessment for the study course, the total points should sum up to at least 4. Summative assessment of knowledge and competences in test works. All written test works must be passed. If a student is absent or does not pass a test work, the test work must be retaken and passed. For a student to have a successful final assessment, he/she must have successfully written all six of the intended test works. In practical work, students are required to fulfil in their work individually in accordance with the criteria. Conclusions should be drawn on the results obtained, and they should be interpreted.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Inclusion/support levels (LRE).
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Inclusion/support levels (LRE).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Purpose of physical activity for students with SENs.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Holistic approach theories in adapted physical activities.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Inclusion/support levels (LRE).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Inclusion/support levels (LRE).
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Planning and formulation of goals/tasks in APA.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Sherrill, C. (2004). Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport. 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill.

2.

Winnick, J. P. & Porretta, D. (Eds.). (2017). Adapted physical education and sport. 6th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

3.

Block, M. E. (2016). Including students with disabilities in physical education. New York: McGraw Hill.

Additional Reading

1.

Lieberman, L. J. (2007). Paraeducators in physical education: A training guide to roles and responsibilities. Reston, VA: American Association of Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR).

Other Information Sources

1.

Horvat, M., L., Block, M., & Croce, R. (2018). Developmental and Adapted Physical Activity Assessment. 2nd ed. With Web Resource, Human Kinetics