ELIP1011 Adapted physical activity (1–6 cr)

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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, 2023-2024

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

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Independent studies: Accessibility (1 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

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Independent studies: Equity (1 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
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Term paper (1 cr)

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Independent study
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English

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Book exam (2 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English

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