College: Physical Education and Sports

This major focuses on exercise for individuals with disabilities, covering adapted physical education, sports for individuals with disabilities, rehabilitation, and comprehensive fitness. It emphasizes specialized skills, empathy, and exercise science to improve the quality of life and physical well-being for individuals with disabilities. Graduates are prepared to work in rehabilitation centers, special education, sports organizations, and community fitness programs.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand adapted physical education and sports for individuals with disabilities.
• Develop skills in designing exercise programs for individuals with disabilities.
• Learn techniques for assessing and enhancing physical fitness and motor skills.
• Explore the role of exercise and sports in rehabilitation and inclusion.
• Understand disability awareness, empathy, and ethical considerations.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in this field.
• Develop teamwork and problem-solving skills for comprehensive fitness and rehabilitation.

Main Curriculum:

1. Introduction to Exercise and Sports for Individuals with Disabilities - An overview of the field, its history, and applications.
2. Adapted Physical Education - Principles and techniques for teaching physical education to students with disabilities.
3. Sports for Individuals with Disabilities - Essentials of sports for individuals with disabilities, including Paralympic sports and training techniques.
4. Exercise Prescription for Special Populations - Principles of exercise prescription, assessment, and program design for individuals with disabilities.
5. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercises - Principles of rehabilitation and therapeutic exercises and assistive technology.
6. Comprehensive Fitness and Community Programs - Basics of comprehensive fitness, program development, and community outreach.
7. Disability Awareness and Ethical Considerations - Principles of disability awareness, empathy, and ethical considerations.
8. Assistive Technology and Adaptive Equipment - Exploration of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
9. Emerging Trends - Analysis of innovations and techniques to adapt to new trends.
10. Capstone Project - A practical project to apply skills acquired in adapted physical education or sports for individuals with disabilities or rehabilitation.

Assessment Methods:

- Practical assessments, teaching demonstrations, written assignments, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Adapted Physical Education and Sport" by Joseph P. Winnick.
• "Sport and Recreation for Persons with Disabilities" by Mary Ann Roberton and Cindy Sit.
• "Exercise Prescription for Special Populations" by the American College of Sports Medicine.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of exercise science, anatomy, and physiology. Suitable for students in kinesiology, physical education, rehabilitation sciences, and related fields.

Duration of the Major:

Typically two to four years, including coursework, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates may obtain a degree in Exercise and Sports for Individuals with Disabilities and pursue certifications such as Certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE) or Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer (CIFT).

Target Audience:

Aspiring fitness instructors, sports coaches for individuals with disabilities, rehabilitation specialists, and fitness professionals. This major equips students with the skills needed to excel in exercise and sports for individuals with disabilities, supporting advances in rehabilitation, inclusion, and community integration.