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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Adapted Physical Activity 1
Module Code	SS112
School	School of Health & Human Performance
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Sarah Meegan Semester 2: Sarah Meegan Autumn: Sarah Meegan
Module Teacher	Sarah Meegan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces students to the area of adapted physical activity. The module will focus on students perception of disability and the theories associated with the disability movement. Students will examine legislation and policies, their impact on physical activity participation, as well as the history of sports participation for people with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes

1. Critique societal perceptions of disability
2. Describe the different models of disability and how they impact on physical activity participation
3. Examine existing legislation and policies in Ireland and how they affect the lives of people with disabilities, with specific reference to physical activity/sport participation
4. Recognise the importance of adaptation variables when delivering physical activity programmes for people with disabilities
5. Describe the history of the disability sport movement
6. Demonstrate the following transferable skills: oral and written communication skills; intellectual skills ofanalysis, synthesis and problem solving; independent learning and group work skills.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	In class instruction
Independent learning	113	Independent learning
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Perceptions of disability.
Critiquing societal perceptions of disability.

Disability models.
Impact of adopting specific models of disability on individuals participation in sport and physical activity.

Legislation and policy.
Legislation and policy in Ireland affecting the lives of people with disabilities.

Adaptation variables.
Variables for adaptation to accomodate individual need and ability in physical activity participation.

Disability sport.
History of disability sport and adapted physical activity.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	Essay on adapted physical activity topic covered in module	50%	Week 5
Group presentation	Group presentation	50%	Week 12

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Sherrill, C: 2004, Adapted Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sport. Crossdisciplinary and Lifespan, 6, McGraw Hill, New York,
DePauw, K.P. and Gavron, S.J.: 2005, Disability Sport, 2, Human Kinetics, United States,
National Disability Authority: 2005, Promoting the participation of people with disabilities in physical activity and sport in Ireland, Disability Research Series (3), National Disability Authority, Dublin,

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

SHSA

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SHSAO

Study Abroad (Science & Health)

SSH

BSc Sport Science and Health

Timetable this semester: Timetable for SS112

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