This course is designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge in the area of aquatic management which will enable them to develop appropriate programs at swim clubs, community pools, camps and health clubs. This is a lecture and practicum course covering the introductory techniques for conducting a physical education program to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Urban, inner city, suburban and rural situations and conditions related to learning facilities and equipment. The development of physical activities designed to meet the unique needs of the mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed and learning disabled. Etiologies, legislation, motivational procedures and programming strategies will be reviewed.
Field work is required.
Students will be expected to demonstrate a high level of competence in all aspects of the course. Field work required. The course will discuss practitioner roles, the establishment of criteria for the evaluation of fitness programs in a variety of settings, individual factors which influence participation adherence, and practical considerations which apply to fitness programming. Through an internship program the student will be provided the opportunity to apply the background information obtained in both basic and advanced prevention and care of athletic injuries course. The proposed course will also meet the NATA requirement for field experience.