ERS 275 - Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity
The acquisition of competencies to implement developmental programs for individualized instruction where an individual's progress can be measured and monitored through extending instructional objectives in physical, social, perceptual, and skill activities. The course emphasizes the inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in the educational, recreational, and physical fitness process and placement in the least restrictive environment in schools and community programs.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer Pre-Session.
ERS 264 (Applied Anatomy)
ERS 165 - Introduction to Equine Facilitated Riding
Designed to introduce the concept of therapeutic horseback riding as a treatment modality for existing impairments in the individual as an intervention technique against the continued deterioration of those existing impairments. The equine facilitated therapeutic riding program will be examined on an in-depth level in regard to structure, function, operational procedures, and management. Additional areas of focus will include the study of disabling condition, the study of intervention for people with disabilities through a riding program and the experience of the therapeutic movement of the horse.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall and Spring.
ERS 261 - Adapted Aquatics
Provides the student with practical experience, lectures and discussion in working with children and adults with disabilities in an aquatic setting.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall and Spring.
ERS 285 - Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise
This course is designed to provide the student with practical experience in assessment of assigned clients with disabilities, program design, and administration of exercises and activities performed in an aquatic and/or land-based setting.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite
ERS 264 (Applied Anatomy) or permission of the instructor
ERS 358 - Assessment Techniques in Adapted Physical Activity
Focuses on assessment and intervention for individuals with disabilities. Special emphasis will be on linking assessment to intervention and functioning as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Assessment includes testing, interpreting, prescribing, implementing, and evaluating. Included are programs for physical and motor fitness, posture, and perceptual-motor skills for people with disabilities. The course will also include discussions of exemplary programs and implications of Federal and state legislation concerning individuals with disabilities.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall.
ERS 363 - Biomechanics of Special Populations
A study of human movement patterns with emphasis on the development of efficient movement for special populations. Efficient movement patterns will be based on anatomical, mechanical, and physiological principles.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall.
ERS 464/664 - Disability Sport in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective
This course is designed to introduce the students to the study of Disability Sport across the world. Students will study the history, current movement, and future developments of Disability Sport in an ever changing and emerging field of sport for persons with disabilities.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall and Spring.
There are two versions of this course: an undergraduate and graduate version. If you are in the minor but do not plan to enter the MS program, take the 400 level version. If you are a student in the minor who would like to enter the MS program, contact Dr. Robert Arnhold so that you can take this course at the 600 level in your senior year.
ERS 465 - Program Design in Adapted Physical Activity
Develops competencies in the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for children and adults with disabilities in the school and through transitional programs conducted within the community.
Credits: 3
Offered in Fall and Spring.
Prerequisite
ERS 275 (Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity) or permission of the instructor
ERS 468/668 - Advanced Study of Disability in Physical Activity
This course is designed to actively engage the learners in discussion and dialogue of new and emerging high-incidence disabilities that are prevalent in the schools, communities, and physical activity facilities. The course will provide students with an understanding and an ability to assess, design, implement, and evaluate individualized programs of physical activity for individuals with emerging disabilities that face the community.
Credits: 3
Offered in Spring.
Prerequisite
ERS 275 (Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity)or permission of the instructor
There are two versions of this course: an undergraduate and graduate version. If you are in the minor but do not plan to enter the MS program, take the 400 level version. If you are a student in the minor who would like to enter the MS program, contact Dr. Robert Arnhold so that you can take this course at the 600 level in your senior year.