Module Details

Module Code: SPRT7001
Title: Adapted Physical Activity
Long Title: Adapted Physical Activity
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to develop and enhance the learners knowledge, competence
and skills to plan, implement and evaluate physical activity programmes for people with disabilities within the context of the leisure and sports industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the term Adapted Physical Activity (APA) and related theories.
LO2 Illustrate provision and major policy documents relating to people with disabilities in sport, fitness and leisure.
LO3 Determine and discuss the pathophysiology of a range of conditions and their implications for exercise programming.
LO4 Plan, implement and evaluate a physical activity programme for individuals with a disability.
LO5 Examine sports structures and organisations for people with disabilities in Ireland.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Adapted Physical Activity (APA)
Philosophy of APA, Historical development and current status of APA, European perspective of APA. Adaptation and Contact Theory
Policy and provision for people with disabilities in Ireland
Service provision, National Disability Authority, Current participation levels, barriers to participation, inclusion strategies. Salamanca Statement and Framework for Action on Special Needs Education (UNESCO, 1994), The Education for Person’s with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 (EPSEN) and The Disability Act 2005
Sport and Disability
Classification and International organisations, Sporting organisations for people with disabilities in Ireland.
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology of the following conditions: Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Cord Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyspraxia (DCD), Epilepsy, Deaf & Hard of hearing, Blind & Visual impairment, Amputee and Depression.
Planning, Implications and guidelines for APA
Implications for exercise planning, instruction, guidelines and evaluation for physical activity programmes for persons with disabilities.
Adapted Activities
Modifications and adaptations for physical activities - circuit training, cooperative games, gym equipment usage and games (basketball, badminton, boccia, unihoc, etc).
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Project - the learner will submit a project based on research within a chosen category of disability and physical activity.
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Practical Instruction and participation: the learner will be observed participating in a range of practical activities. The learner will be assessed leading a group of individuals with disabilities in a practical setting.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical Sports Hall Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Library & home study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practical, Sports Hall Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Library & home study Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Winnick,J.P.. (2011), Adapted Physical Education and Sport, 5th Ed. Human kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9780736089180].
  • Sherrill, C.. (2004), Adapted physical activity, recreation, and sport, 6th. McGraw-Hill, Boston, [ISBN: 0697295133].
  • Durstine,J.L., Moore,G.E., Painter, P., and Roberts, S.. (2009), ACSM Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases & Disabilities, 3rd. Human Kinetics, Champaign,IL, [ISBN: 9780736084666].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Rouse, P.. (2004), Adapted games & activities, Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 0736054324].
  • Hayes,S and Stidder,G.. (2003), Equity and inclusion in physical education and sport : contemporary issues for teachers, trainees, and practitioners, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 041528225X].
  • Lieberman, L. and Houston - Wilson, C.. (2009), Strategies for Inclusion: A Handbook for Physical Educators, 2nd. Human Kinetics, Champaign, IL,, [ISBN: 9780736062473].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 4 Elective
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 3
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 6 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 4 Mandatory