Adapted Physical Activity

OFFICE: Sturzebecker Health Sciences Center Room 306 OFFICE HOURS: Monday 10:30-11:45; Tuesday 2-3; Wednesday 3-5:45 PURPOSE OF COURSE: To provide physical education majors with the skills, knowledge and attitudes: 1) to provide individuals with disabilities appropriate physical activities, 2) to prepare participants with disabilities for lifetime fitness pursuits in the community and vocational setting, 3) to advocate for appropriate physical activities for individuals with disabilities in fitness centers and community at large; 4) to modify the environment for participation of individuals with disabilities in their least restrictive environment. REQUIRED TEXT AND MATERIALS: a) TEXTBOOK: Auxter, Pyfer, & Huettig. (1997). Principles…