Physical Activity for Children with Disabilities

Description:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to modify class activities in a child care environment to accommodate children with disabilities.

Objectives:

IDENTIFY fundamental motor skills and their definitions.

IDENTIFY basic cognitive skills that are enhanced by physical activity.

RECALL the types of exercise.

IDENTIFY barriers of physical activity for children with disabilities.

IDENTIFY benefits of physical activity for children with disabilities.

RECALL the definition of inclusion.

IDENTIFY benefits of inclusion.

RECALL strategies used for inclusion of children with disabilities.

RECALL guidelines used to modify physical activities for children with disabilities.

RECALL areas where physical activities can be adapted for children with disabilities.