Module Title: | Adapted Physical Activity |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
This module will be delivered via a one-hour lecture and one two-hour practical per week. The theory class will include lecture, Q&A, group discussion, case studies, presentations and guest lectures where appropriate. Practical work will involve demonstration, planning, implementing and evaluating practical adapted physical activity sessions for people with a range of disabilities (e.g. physical, intellectual, visual etc). |
Module Aim: |
This aim of this module is to develop students knowledge and understanding of adapted physical activity and the skills to plan, organise, implement and evaluate physical activity sessions for people with disabilities. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Display an understanding of and explain the various terms, principles, models, barriers and laws related to disability, adapted physical activity and sport along with the opportunities available for people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity. |
LO2 |
Explain the pathophysiology and associated conditions of a broad range of disabilities and understand their implications for physical activity and sport |
LO3 |
Plan, implement and evaluate sport and recreational adapted physical activity sessions for people with disabilities |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Adapted Physical Activity
Historical and European perspectives of APA. Principles and models of adaptation and inclusion. Disability Awareness. Physical, psychological and social benefits of sport and physical activity for people with a disability.
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Programme Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Models of programme design in APA. Reflective Practice and evaluation. Effective communication.
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Pathophysiology and implications for sport and exercise
Physiological implications of exercise on people with a range of disabilities (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, head injury, muscular dystrophy, dyspraxia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments) and reflection of this in programme planning and implementation.
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Disability Sport and Exercise
Examination of sport structures and provision for disability sport. Classification systems for competition.
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Practical | 50.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Other |
The continuous assessment strategy may incorporate essays, presentations, reflective logs, case studies and written reports. |
1,2 |
50.00 |
n/a |
Practical |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Practical/Skills Evaluation |
The student will be observed participating in a range of practical activities and will be assessed on their ability to plan, organise, implement and evaluate physical activity sessions for people with a disability. Reflective practice may also be incorporated into the practical assessment strategy. |
3 |
50.00 |
n/a |
No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
Practicals |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
Independent Learning |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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