2020 INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Showcase
Presentation Type
Open Access Oral Presentation
Keywords
Physical education teachers--Training of; Physical education for children with disabilities;
Abstract
With more children with disabilities being educated in public schools, it is imperative that physical education teacher education programs prepare future physical educators to teach students with disabilities. Despite this important role, little research has examined the profile of introductory adapted physical education (APE) courses. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of introductory APE courses across the nation. A content analysis of 32 syllabi from introductory APE college courses was used to identify four area of emphasis: characteristics of the disability, effective teaching practices, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and legislation. Descriptive information was also analyzed.
Start Date
17-4-2020 12:00 PM
End Date
17-4-2020 4:00 PM
Faculty Advisor
Scott McNamara
Faculty Advisor
Lauren J. Lieberman
Department
Department of Kinesiology
Student Type
Graduate Student
Copyright
©2020 Kylie Wilson
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Wilson, Kylie; McNamara, Scott; and Lieberman, Lauren J., "Syllabi Analysis of Undergraduate Introduction to Adapted Physical Education Courses" (2020). INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference. 7.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/csbsresearchconf/2020/all/7
Syllabi Analysis of Undergraduate Introduction to Adapted Physical Education Courses
With more children with disabilities being educated in public schools, it is imperative that physical education teacher education programs prepare future physical educators to teach students with disabilities. Despite this important role, little research has examined the profile of introductory adapted physical education (APE) courses. The purpose of this study was to assess the status of introductory APE courses across the nation. A content analysis of 32 syllabi from introductory APE college courses was used to identify four area of emphasis: characteristics of the disability, effective teaching practices, advocating for individuals with disabilities, and legislation. Descriptive information was also analyzed.
