Review and evaluation of reports of recent research in physical education. Review of research methodology for analysis of both qualitative and quantitative nature. Research and evaluation of the effects of alcohol and narcotics. Nature of motor learning and development, factors affecting success in skill learning and improving physical performance. Physical education for the severely disabled.
Course focuses on disabled individuals with implications for teaching motor activities.
Observing and Teaching in Adapted Physical Education with the Behavior Impaired. Preq., and concurrent with 521. Practicum in physical education for the severely disabled. Focus is on individuals with chronic and permanent physical disabilities which affect motor performance with implications for selection of activities in physical education. Preq., and concurrent with HPE 523.