Course/Catalog Description

A comprehensive study of the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary to assess, plan, adapt and implement developmentally and age-appropriate physical education recreation and sports for individuals with disabilities throughout the lifespan. Exposure and execution of adaptations and modifications to physical education activities, team, individual and dual sports, recreation activities, and disability sports (e.g. Special Olympics, Paralympics, etc.) Lessons with WFISD students will occur each Wednesday during the last eight weeks of class. It is assumed that each student enrolled in this course has taken and passed KNES 3363. Without this prior knowledge coming into the course, students may have difficulty applying the necessary information and practices during the field experience portion of the class. 

Objectives

Students will:

1.    Gain knowledge and skills or motor behaviors of individuals with disabilities. SBEC I, SHAPE 2.2a- Competency 001a and c Competency 002a and f- TEKS 116.13 6b-1-d. 2 -a and b, 3 a-h, 4 1-c, 5, 6 a-c - TEK 166.26b 1a and b, 2a and b, 3a-g, 4a and b, 5, 6a -c, 7- TEKS 116.26 5b 1a and b, 2 a and b, 3 a -g, 4a, 6b, 7a -TEKS 116.27 6b, 1 and b, 2a, 4a and b- TEKS 166.28 6b 1a and b, 2 a and b, 3 a-d and f and g.

2.    Gain knowledge and skills in the continuum of placement of individuals with disabilities. SBEC 1, SHAPE 1.1.e

3.    Gain knowledge of motor skills assessment for individuals with disabilities. SBEC 1

E, SHAPE 5.5.a - TEKS 116. 13- B1 a-c, 2a-b, 3a, -e, and g- Competency 001e, Competency 010a-i

4.    Learn how to adapt or modify motor skills, physical activity, fitness activities, and/or sports during teaching. SBEC 1 SHAPE 2.2.a -TEKS116.13 1b a-d, 2 a and b, 3 a-g, 6 a-c, 7 -TEKS 116.28-3a-d and f and g, 8a – Competency 003a – 012a

5.    Learn motor skills, physical activities, sports, and fitness activities to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. SBEC 1, SHAPE 2.2.1- TEKS116.13 1b a-d, 2 a and b, 3 a-g, 6 a-c, 7 -TEKS 116.27 4a and b, 6a-c – TEKS 116.278 6a and b, 9a- Competency 0004d, OO5 d, 011c and d

6.    Identify quality teaching of motor skills, physical activity, sports, and fitness activities. SPEC iii, SHAPE 4.4.a - TEKS116.13 1b a-d, 2 a and b, 3 a-g, 6 a-c, 7- TEKS 116.27 3a-c, e-g -TEKS 116.28 6 a-c, 9a

7.    Increase awareness of current issues and laws in general and adapted physical education. SBEC, X, SHAPE 1.1.f – Competency 013b, d, and e

8.    Work hands-on with special needs students from WFISD throughout the semester, creating lesson plans and executing games and activities to enhance motor skills, physical fitness, and sports. SBEC 3, SHAPE 3.3.d - TEKS 116.13 9a- and b, 11 a, - TEKS 116.13 6b-1-d. 2 -a and b, 3 a-h, 4 1-c, 5, 6 a-c - TEKS 116.27 3 a-d and e-g, 4a and b- TEKS 116.28 6 a and b, 8a, 9a

9.    The ability to alien TEKS where appropriate in lesson plans. (See addendum: A)

During this course, you will be expected to deal with your subject area, your instructors, your peers, and your colleagues as a professional. This includes dressing appropriately will​ be expected including no derogatory logos/wording on shirts, pants, or shorts, and no hats or sunglasses in class. Tennis shoes must be worn when class is held in the gymnasium or when working with individual students. Clothing should be clean, neat, and appropriate for the setting, including footwear. When working​ with the WFISD students you will cover your body and dress professionally, as you are working students. If you wear inappropriate clothes to class you will be asked to leave and change. When presenting in front of the class appropriate attire​ includes dress slacks and a button-down shirt or collared shirt for men and dress slacks/skirts and an appropriate blouse for women, unless they wear a dress or business suit. No cell phones, I-Pods, or other technology that distracts from full class participation will be used unless instructed to do so. If inappropriate attire is worn during the class up to 5 points deductions will be taken off for that day's participation/disposition grade. Cell phones will be utilized for the TGMD test and for the use of Flipgrid to video your student. 

Technology Skills

●     Must be able to send and receive email

●     Must be able to create, send and receive Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or

PowerPoint documents and log in to your Google Account to access Google Sites

●     Must be able to use Desire 2 Learn portal

●     Must be able to download and utilize Flipgrid

●     Must be able to appropriately use internet links and websites

●     Important​!!!! Chromebooks will not work with testing tools like Respondus​       Lockdown Browser and a webcam may be required for tests. 

●     Be sure to review the technology requirements on MSUTexa​s website for online​ students.

●     D2L/Brightspace offers tutorials to help the student become familiar with all of the tools and features of D2L. Students can find those on our Distance Education page.

Communication Policy

●     Before emailing me, make sure to follow the “Three then Me” rule. The “Three then Me” rule says that you search for your answer regarding the course in at least three other places before emailing me. 

●     For example, if you have a question about an assignment, you should consult your syllabus, your grading scale or rubric, or the assignment description on D2L. 

●     Remember, check three sources before emailing me your question. It is very likely you’ll find the answer and not need to email me. If you don’t find the answer and need clarification, feel free to email me.

●     During the week, I will typically respond to your emails within 24-48 hours. Any emails received over the weekend will receive a response no later than Tuesday by noon.

Attendance Policy

All students are expected to attend all classes. If not in class the student will not earn points for that day. Participation points will be deducted for anyone coming in more than 10 minutes after class begins. Any course material or assignments are the responsibility of the student to get and turn in on time if they are absent. See assignment deadline policy for clarification. If a student is physically unable to participate due to illness or injury, an alternative activity option will be given by the instructor. 

Professional Responsibility in the context of this course relates to your ability to come to class and participate actively in class, and with other classmates. You should come dressed as though you are coming to class and on presentation days you should dress professionally. Each day is worth

3-points, on time, participation, and dress.

2 points: Punctual, Participates, Professional

0 points: Missing any of the above

28 X 5= 140 points

  WCOE Attendance Policy

Absence Policy - Professional teachers are dependable, reliable, and responsible. Therefore, candidates are expected to be on time and in attendance at every​ class​ and to stay for the entire​ class. Tardiness, leaving early, and excessive absences​ (3) are considered evidence of a lack of dependability and are taken seriously.

Candidates will receive a grade of F on the third absence. If a candidate is taking ‘blocked’ courses that are taught at a Professional Development School,

Late assignments will not be accepted.

Note: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception.

Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters.

We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student.

We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed.

Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, (940) 397-4140.

The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MSUTexas e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Obligation to Report Sex Discrimination under State and Federal Law

Midwestern State University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from sex discrimination of any kind. State and federal law require University employees to report sex discrimination and sexual misconduct to the University’s Office of Title IX. As a faculty member, I am required to report to the Title IX Coordinator any allegations, personally observed behavior, or other direct or indirect knowledge of conduct that reasonably may constitute sex discrimination or sexual misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, or stalking, involving a student or employee. After a report is made, the office of Title IX will reach out to the affected student or employee in an effort to connect such person(s) with resources and options in addressing the allegations made in the report. You are also encouraged to report any incidents to the office of Title IX. You may do so by contacting:

Laura Hetrick

Title IX Coordinator
Sunwatcher Village Clubhouse
940-397-4213

laura.hetrick@msutexas.edu

You may also file an online report 24/7 at Maxient 

Should you wish to visit with someone about your experience in confidence, you may contact the MSU Counseling Center at 940-397-4618. For more information on the University’s policy on Title IX or sexual misconduct, please visit MSU Texas Title IX

Senate Bill 11 passed by the 84th Texas Legislature allows licensed handgun holders to carry concealed handguns on campus, effective August 1, 2016. Areas excluded from concealed carry are appropriately marked, in accordance with state law. For more information regarding campus carry, please refer to the University’s webpage at https://msutexas.edu/campus-carry/rules-policies.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact MSU Chief of Police at police@msutexas.edu.