Graduate Summer Certification in Adapted Physical Education

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (18 Credits Total)

ESS 530 - Cause and Effects of Dev., Physical, and Sensory Disorders (4 Credits)
ESS 725 - Diversity in the Physical Activity Settings (2 Credits)
ESS 752 - Assessment of Physical Education and Athletics (3 Credits)
ESS 765 - Adventure Education for Physical Educators (3 Credits)
ESS 787 - Clinical Internship in Special Physical Education (3 Credits)
ESS 792 - Seminar in Special Physical Education (3 Credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

ESS 530 - CAUSE AND EFFECTS OF DEVELOPMENTAL, PHYSICAL, AND SENSORY DISORDERS (4 Credits)

The etiology and effects of selected physical, sensory, mental, and emotional disorders.  Content includes the full range of each category mild through severe/profound and the role of physical education in the education program.

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ESS 725 - DIVERSITY IN THE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTING (2 Credits)

The class addresses, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and disability issues for which physical education teachers should have awareness.  The purpose of the course is to sensitize the students to the fact that diversity is part of life in America and that a teacher needs to recognize that differences need to be understood and reflected upon so that the teacher can help all students have a positive educational experience.  Pedagogical methods for integrating students will be addressed, such as inclusion techniques for students with a disability, culturally diverse games, and appropriate behavior management techniques.

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ESS 752 -  ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS (3 Credits)

Students will learn to utilize assessment strategies and data to improve instruction and program effectiveness. Emphasis on the use of assessment data to document effectiveness, and increase accountability of physical education and athletic programs.

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ESS 765 - ADVENTURE EDUCATION FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATORS (3 Credits)

This course focuses on methods, safety, research, and management of adventure education programs and initiative games in the physical education curriculum.  Implementation of adventure activities with different age groups and diverse populations in physical education programs will be emphasized, as well as the principles and challenges of teaching adventure education.  The use of unique environments such as rope courses and climbing walls will be included.

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ESS 787 - CLINICAL INTERNSHIP  IN SPECIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 Credits)

The student will have a series of three different (1-credit) clinical experiences, each a semester in length.  Clinical experiences include infant (0-2 years) stimulation programs, related services, motor development and physical fitness programs for persons with disabilities, and school-based adapted physical education programs.

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ESS 792 - SEMINAR IN SPECIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 Credits)

There will be a series of three 1-credit seminars.  The course is designed to provide in-depth analysis of topics and issues in Special Physical education.  During each semester, selected topics will be highlighted for analysis.  Students will be provided with guest lectureships from professionals in the selected areas and will engage in information sharing and critical analysis of issues based upon outside readings.

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