COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Department of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Sciences

 

COURSE NUMBER:                PEXS 4250

COURSE TITLE:                      Physical Education Activities for Atypical Populations (prerequisites 3005 & 3032)

SEMESTER HOURS:               Three (3)) M,W,F  9:20 -10:15

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INSTRUCTOR:                         Kristie R. Coleman                                                223E Mini Dome                                                 423-439-4358

http://faculty.etsu.edu/colemank/

                                                ColemanK@etsu.edu

Required Materials: Loose leaf binder for collecting lesson Plans and Activity forms.

 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: This course will present a study of the legal, medical, and educational bases for physical activity programs for individuals with disabilities, with emphasis on evaluation, placement, and instruction. Field experience is required.

 RELATIONSHIP TO COLLEGE OF EDUCATION’S CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK:  The Department of Physical Education, Exercise, and Sport Sciences promotes the goals of the College of Education and East Tennessee State University by providing quality programs to prepare physical education specialists for the 21^st Century. This course helps meet the philosophy and goals of the College of Education by:

 1.  Preparing physical education specialists to meet ever-changing trends in the profession by

     providing "cutting edge" content knowledge in atypical populations.

2.  Providing students with the tools to utilize developmentally appropriate pedagogy for

     children 5 to 21 years old.

3.  Involving students in classroom and clinical experiences that will assist them in developing

     technology, critical thinking, reflective thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills  

     through participation in peer teaching.

4.  Involving students in classroom and clinical experiences that will assist them in developing

     individualized instructional skills to address cultural differences and special needs of

     individual students. 

 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCTION’S STANDARDS:  for Initial Programs in Physical Education Teacher Education are met in the following objectives (see parentheses for standard #):

 COURSE OBJECTIVES:  The objectives of this course are designed to prepare physical education specialists who can:

1.  Understand how special needs individuals differ in their approach to learning and create

     appropriate instruction adapted to these needs.  (1,2,3,6)

2.  Develop Physical Education lesson plans for atypical populations for children (5-to-21-years-

     old) that follow developmentally appropriate activities. (1,2,6)

3.  Identify the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domain assessments of special needs

     students. (1,2,4,8)

4.  Understand the role of the physical educator in the interdisciplinary approach to teaching the

     handicapped. (1,6)

5.  Infuse resources from the Internet into course assignments. (6,9)

6.  Develop the competencies necessary to adapt physical activities to meet the specific needs

     of individuals. (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)

7.  Understand the history of adapted physical education and its impact on society. (1)

8.  Understand Public Law 94-142 as it pertains to teaching the handicapped. (1,2)

9.  Reflect and analyze lesson taught. (8)

COURSE TOPICS:

1.  Adapted Physical Education

2.  Determining Educational Needs through Assessment

3.  Developing the Individual Education Program

4.  Teaching to Meet Learners’ Needs

5.  Delivering Services in the Most Inclusive Environment

6.  Enhancing Student Behavior

7.  Adapted Physical Education in the Public Schools

8.  Physical Fitness and Sport Conditioning

9.  Children in Crisis: Psychosocial Delays

10. Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers

11. Mental Retardation

12. Pervasive Developmental Disorders

13. Specific Learning Disabilities

14. Mental Health Disorders: Conduct, Behavior, and Emotional Disorders

15. Physically Disabling Conditions

16. Communicative Disorders

17. Visual Impairments

 COURSE ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Demonstrate oral and written proficiency on assigned chapters from textbook, lectures, handouts,

     assigned readings, classroom assignments, and clinical experiences.

2.  Write and teach lesson plans that simulate adaptation for special needs students in kindergarten

     through twelfth grade.

3.  Participate in atypical population activities and lessons.

GRADING PROCEDURE:                                                                           

Three exams                           75 pts. each    Teach Two lessons                84 pts. each Reflections of lessons            20 pts. each Presentation                            40 pts. Documented field exp.           100 pts. School of the deaf field exp.    50 pts. Participation                             50 pts. Total                                       673 pts.

Percentage    94-100 90-93 88-89 84-87 80-83 78-79 74-77 70-73 68-69 64-67 <64

Letter Grade A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

Exams: 

There will be three written exams.  Students will be advised as to the format, length of test, and knowledge expected to perform well on the test.  If a test is missed it must be taken within one week of the exam date.  Only one test can be made up.

Lessons Taught:  You will prepare and teach a lesson to your peers accounting for simulated special needs. Grades will be based on pedagogical criteria learned in class.

Reflections of Lessons:  You will complete the Tennessee State Reflection form for teachers after each lesson taught.

Class Participation:  You are expected to be here every day.  This course will involve lecture and fitness activities.  You are expected to participate in the day’s activities.  Participation means actively taking part in the activity (not watching).  There may be an occasion when a person has an injury that may prelude them from active participation (this does not exclude you from class).  

Five (5) points will be deducted for each incidence of non participation.

Presentation: Subject and details will be assigned during class.

Dress: Loose-fitting clothes, t-shirt, exercise shorts, or warm-ups and shoes appropriate for the activity should be worn.  No Jeans!  Students not properly dressed will be counted as non-participants and five (5) points will be deducted from the total score.

 ATTENDANCE POLICY:  It is expected that each student will be present, on time, and prepared to participate during each class session.  However, if this is not the case, appropriate action will be taken in the form of adjustments in the student’s grade for this course to reflect his/her level of attendance.  Each student in this course will be allowed four (4) class absences before his/her course grade will be reduced.  Being present constitutes attending fifty (50) percent of class time for each day.  For each absence over the four (4), the student’s course grade will be reduced by one letter grade off the final average.  Students who are tardy for class or who leave class early will also be affected by this attendance policy as two (3) tardies or (3) incidences of leaving early will constitute one (1) absence.  Any student absent on days of assigned exams or project assignments will receive a grade of “F” or zero (0) for that day’s assignment.  At the discretion of the course instructor an absence may be excused due to extenuating circumstances (assuming proper documentation can be provided) however, with four (4) allowable absences for this course, each student is advised to take seriously class attendance.

 TOBACCO AND DRUG USE POLICY:  The use of any tobacco products or drugs, including alcohol, will not be permitted during this course.  Any student who uses tobacco products during or attends class under the influence or appears to be under the influence of drugs, including alcohol, will be dismissed from that class and counted absent for the day.

PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY:  All work submitted in this course is expected to be that of the student or students assigned to a project work group or to be appropriately documented according to APA format recognizing the source of the material.  Any student involved in cheating on exams or assigned projects in this course will receive a grade of “F” or zero (0) for course and will be dealt with according to University policy.  Any project work group involved in plagiarism in this course will be given a grade of “F” or zero (0) for the course and be dealt with according to University policy. 

SPECIAL NEEDS POLICY:  It is the responsibility of any student with special needs to notify the course instructor of such needs within the first five (5) days of this course.

CELLULAR PHONE POLICY:  Cell phone use is not permitted during class.  If your cell phone rings you will be asked to leave the class and will be counted as not participating.

IMPORTANT NOTES:  The syllabus is as accurate as possible, however, Kristie Coleman, reserves the right to change any provision of the syllabus with actual notice if considered necessary.  You will be advised of changes during class announcements, email, blackboard etc.  You are responsible for knowing if any changes have been made to the syllabus and for completing alterations to assignments or course work according to those specifications.

BLACKBOARD:  Blackboard is key factor for communicating course information, course documents assignments, grades, and announcements.  You will be responsible for all information posted on blackboard.  If your blackboard or email is encounters problems contact the Office of Information Technology (OIT) for assistance.  Any assignments that are turned in electronically should be placed in the BLACKBOARD DROP BOX by 4:00 p.m. on the assigned day.  The inability to log onto your blackboard account is not an acceptable excuse for late assignments.