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Adapted Physical Education


Course Description

Individualized physical education and acquisition of fitness knowledge.


Athena Title

Adapted Physical Education


Semester Course Offered

Offered fall, spring and summer


Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will perform exercise and sports depending on their abilities and disability.
  • Students will understand the importance of physical activity as it relates to a healthy lifestyle.
  • Students will be able to demonstrate their basic knowledge of health-related fitness topics, such as benefits of physical activity and exercise, FITT principle, goal-setting, mental health and exercise, wellness and nutrition.

Topical Outline

  • Design of individualized plan
  • Health and fitness-related topics: Benefits of physical activity and exercise
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Goal Setting (SMART Approach)
  • Nutrition
  • Mental health and wellness
  • Dimensions of wellness

Syllabus