PED 345 - Disability, Sport and Physical Activity

Institution:

Grand Valley State University

Subject:

Description:

This course is designed to explore the issues related to persons with disabilities and their participation in physical activity. Topics will include risks and benefits of physical activity, legal issues related to participation, the historical context of disability sport, inclusion versus segregation, and opportunities for activity across the lifespan. This course will require students to synthesize and apply content information. Students will work independently and in groups to better understand how individuals with disabilities participate in sport and physical activity. Part of the Identity Issue. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Other

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gvsu.edu

Phone Number:

(616) 331-2020

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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