Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleADAPTIVE MOVEMENT EDUCATION
Course Unit CodeELE101
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated4
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Provide students with basic knowledge concerning theory, in shaping the physical education lessons in such a way that meets the needs of all students.
  2. Describe the basic teaching principles. Adaptations and modifications of exercise.
  3. Describe the Basic theories- stages of psychokinetic development.
  4. Acquire experience by working with people with or without any disabilities.
  5. Organization and application of Remedial Motor Activity programs.
  6. Develop ability to teach effectively in any class in primary school.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesNONECo-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents Basic theories- stages of psychokinetic development. Definition and purpose of Remedial Motor Activity.
Individualized Education Program (IEP). Structure and principles of an IEP. Goals and objectives. Holistic approach. Inclusion, its meaning and strategies.

Basic teaching principles. Adaptations and modifications of exercise. Individualized education program
Teaching strategies. Modifications, adaptations and inclusion techniques. Hearing disorders. Causes and characteristics, symptoms. Adaptations of athletic equipment and environment. Modifications and adaptations in physical education lesson.

Teaching strategies. Modifications, adaptations and inclusion techniques. Learning difficulties. Causes and characteristics, symptoms. Modifications and adaptations in physical education lesson.

Teaching strategies. Modifications, adaptations and inclusion techniques. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Causes and characteristics, symptoms. Modifications and adaptations in physical education lesson.

Teaching strategies. Modifications, adaptations and inclusion techniques. Respiratory problems Asthma. Causes and characteristics, symptoms. Modifications and adaptations in physical education lesson.

Teaching strategies. Modifications, adaptations and inclusion techniques. Spinal disorders. Causes and characteristics, symptoms. Modifications and adaptations in physical education lesson

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Kokaridas, D. (2004). Physical Education for Students with Disabilities in Typical Schools. Thessaloniki: Christodoulidis.
References
  • Angelopoulou-Sakantami, N. (1985). Medical problems for people with physical and mental disabilities. Thessaloniki: University Studio Press.
  • Angelopoulou-Sakantami, N. (2002). Special education. Basic principles and methods. Thessaloniki: Christodoulides.
  • Koutsouki - koskina, D. (1998). Movement disorders and evolution. Theory and methodology. Athens: Athlotypo.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbook.

Assessment methods and criteria
Midterm exam30%
Project30%
Final Exam40%
Language of instructionGreek
Work placement(s)Special Room

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