BLS 6060 - Adaptive Sports and Art Activities for VI Children

This course introduces students to the adapted methods that are utilized in teaching physical education, recreation, sports and art. The course will include a combination of lecture and practice. It will present: a) basic techniques and rules for each sport, b) techniques for adapting the activities, c) methods for teaching these techniques, d) an overview of appropriate elementary games, and e) resources useful for obtaining sports and recreational materials and information. This course will also prepare students to instruct children who are visually impaired in the application of three-dimensional media such as raised line drawing, braille graphics, clay, plaster, wood, etc. Participation will be required. Each enrollee will take part in many physical activities while under the blindfold or using low vision simulators.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Credits: 1 hour