| WEEK & FORUM QUESTION |
TOPIC |
ASSIGNMENT |
1 What is the value of physical activity for
individuals with disabilities?
 |
Getting acquainted, self evaluation |
Read chapter 1 |
| 2 What are the political and scientific forces
that could affect the Jon Wills of the world? |
Celebrating individual differences |
Read chapter 2 |
| 3 What is the role of the physical education
specialist to the multi-disciplinary team? |
Basic concepts; Teamwork; Communication |
Read chapter 3 |
| 4 How will laws that protect individuals with
disabilities affect interscholastic sports? |
Advocacy; the Law; the IEP |
Read chapter 4 |
| 5 Discuss your philosophy in relation to
service delivery for the children in Figure 5.1 in your text. |
Planning; Assessment |
Read chapter 5 |
| 6 Why is assessment so critical when planning
a physical activity program for individuals with a disability? |
Assessment; Modifications |
Read chapter 6 |
| 7 What are some strategies for modifying
physical activity for individuals with a disability? |
Assessment; Modifications |
Continue chapters 8 - 15 |
| 8 How are parents being deceived regarding the
federal mandates of LRE as it relates to physical education?
|
Practicum |
Continue chapters 8-15 |
| 9 Is the State Education Agency (SEA) an
outmoded vehicle for providing educational leadership within a state? |
Practicum |
Continue chapters 8-15 |
| 10 Should equity be the goal of public
education? |
Practicum |
Continue chapters 8-15 |
| 11 What is the single most significant issue
that will affect contemporary education in the next century? |
Practicum |
Read chapters 16-27 |
| 12 How do age, gender, family and community
resources affect play and game competence of individuals with
disabilities? |
Practicum; Categorical presentation |
Continue chapters 16-27 |
| 13 What is the role of physical activity on
students with ADHD? Can it take the place of prescribed
medications? |
Practicum; Categorical presentation |
Continue chapters 16-27 |
| 14 How does the media (paper, movies,
television) depict the affect of a disability on an individual? |
Practicum; Categorical presentation |
Continue chapters 16-27 |
| 15 What is the most frustrating thing you have
encountered while working with individuals with disabilities? |
Practicum; Categorical presentation |
Continue chapters 16-27 |
| 16 Do you feel structured physical activity
can make a difference for individuals with disabilities? |
Practicum; Categorical presentation |
Continue chapters 16-27 |
| 17 How has your attitude about individuals
with disabilities been affected after completing this course? |
Practicum |
Continue chapters 16-27 |