Module Title:Adapted Physical Activity
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
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.
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
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.
Programme Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Models of programme design in APA. Reflective Practice and evaluation. Effective communication.
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.
Disability Sport and Exercise
Examination of sport structures and provision for disability sport. Classification systems for competition.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Practical50.00%
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
No Project
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

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BBSMC_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sport Management and Coaching 7 Elective
CW_BBSBC_B Bachelor or Arts (Honours) in Sport, Business and Coaching 7 Elective