The application of facts and principles of anatomy and mechanics to the study of human motion, including the systematic approach to the analysis of motor skills. Offered every Spring A study of the physiological effects of exercise on the human body, in particular on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, and central nervous system. The development of individualized adapted physical education and recreation programs for the handicapped child is emphasized. Assessment techniques and methods of teaching motor, physical fitness, and social skills are discussed. Students learn to apply task analysis and instructional process to developing the I.E.P. in adapted physical education.
Course includes carious disabilities.
The development and evaluation of testing programs to assess nutritional status, physical fitness, cardiovascular fitness and motor ability for various types of populations. The application of basic statistical techniques to implement a proper measurement program at different settings. General areas of Practicum include health fitness, cardiovascular, respiratory, muscluoskeletal physiology and motor ability adaptations. They will assist, coordinate activities, and teach under close supervision of trained personnel and faculty advisers. Seminars are to be attended to discuss problems.