96277 - Theory and Technique of the Adapted Physical Activity

Learning outcomes

The student, at the end of the course, knows the various types of deficiency: physical, intellectual and relational, sensorial and learns the educational techniques and tools for the management of motor activities with people in a situation of disability. Particularly the student, considering the importance, acquires a higher level of emotional awareness, fundamental aspect in the management of relational dynamics with people with disabilities. The student learns the different communication techniques aimed at managing activities also through the presence, in the form, of a part of theoretical intervention to be carried out in the classroom and a part of practical intervention to be carried out in the gym. The student also knows and acquires - unstructured activities: objectives, design and programming, method of conducting unstructured situations, contents, evaluation; - semi-structured activities: objectives, design and programming, method of conducting semi-structured situations, contents, evaluation;- the psychomotor approach; - socio-affective empowerment as a tool to give motivation to be promoters of their own well-being.

Course contents

The CIP - Promotion Entities - Recognized Entities, National and Local Structures, Management of Paralympic Sports

The Individual: Pedagogical, Sociological, and Psychological Theories

Adapted Physical Activity - Theory, Methodology, Strategies (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Attention, Memory, Motivation, Orientation, Goal Setting

Sports Classifications in Paralympic Sports: Functional Analysis of the Individual, ASIA Scale (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Functional Analysis of Strength, Range of Motion, and Coordination, Functional Classification Sheet (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Assistive Devices for Sports and Leisure (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Amputations, from Everyday Life to Sports (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Intellectual and Relational Disabilities: Welcoming Sports Structures, Characteristics of Major Pathologies (Cerebral Injuries, Down Syndrome, Autism, Cognitive Delays) (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Behavioral Disorders (ODD, CD, ADHD) (Theoretical-Practical Content)

Specific Learning Disorders

During the practical module, students will be engaged in experiences and simulations to conduct inclusive group activities.

Readings/Bibliography

Handicap ad Sport - Luca Michelini

Joy of Moving - Pesce and others

Sports specific dispenses

Materials  and web sites presented during the course

Teaching methods

Fontal lessons

Measures of Paralympic testimonials, sharing experiences

Visit to specialized facilities or scheduled events

Assessment methods

Oral exam with a presentation of a project work related to the course, developed in groups of a maximum of 5 students per group, prior to the official exam session.

Teaching tools

Expert and testimonial presentations

use of ppt and explanatory videos

Office hours

See the website of Maria Teresa Grilli