ELIP1011 Adapted physical activity (1–5 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023
Description
Content
History, philosophy and task of Adapted Physical Activity (APA)
Concepts and definitions in APA
Accessibility and sustainability in physical activity
Practicum with individuals who have various disabilities
Competitive Sports (e.g., Special Olympics and
Paralympics)
Completion methods
Seminar 20 h
Practicum 20 h
Term paper (27 h)
Textbook exam (54 h)
Assessment details
1 ECTS: Active participation in seminars 100 %
1 ECTS: Active participation in practicum 100 %
1 ECTS: Term paper 100 %
2 ECTS: Textbook exam 100 %
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected to
- understand adapted physical activity (APA) in sports, physical education and rehabilitation
- get familiar with the concepts of APA in English
- know how to work with individuals with disabilities
- be able to produce the review of literature in English
Study materials
Winnick, J. & Porretta, D. (2017). Adapted Physical Education and Sport. 6th Ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics (Chapters 8-18).
Completion methods
Method 1
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Method 2
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Method 3
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Method 4
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Method 5
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Parts of the completion methods
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Seminars (1 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
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x
Practicum (1 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
x
x
Term paper (1 cr)
Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Teaching
10/8–12/31/2020 Essay
1/7–5/31/2021 Essay
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x
Book exam (2 cr)
Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English