College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
Department of Health and Sport Sciences
MW 10:20-11:50, 302/250 FH, Spring 2015
Dr. Todd Layne
Office: 212 Elma Roane Fieldhouse (FH)
Office hours: MW 1-3
telayne@memphis.edu
Phone 901-678-3109
Exceptional Learners in Physical Education
PETE 3308
Forms: All courses which include activity require a PAR-Q and consent form to be filled out and signed prior
to conducting any physical activity. If the answer ‘yes’ is chosen for any of the questions, then a physician
approval form is required.
Each student MUST:
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Go online to www.memphis.edu/hss (at bottom of the HSS home web page)
Click on both the PAR-Q and Consent Form
Complete both forms before the very next class meeting (26th)
If you have any kind of injury/disability that would limit/eliminate you from required physical activity
participation, you must get medical doctor permission to participate in the course's physical activity using
the Physician Approval Form.
You CANNOT participate in any kind of physical activity in class until the forms are submitted.
Required Background Check Policies: All students must clear a TBI background check before a placement
is secured. Procedures for the mandated TBI background checks can be found on the Field Experience website
at http://www.memphis.edu/tep/field-experience.htm
If the student’s background check is not cleared by the deadline, a placement will NOT be secured. If a
student obtained a background check last semester, he or she does not have to complete a new check,
however; previously issued Memphis City School ID badges may need to be renewed at the district office on
Avery Ave. If students have questions about whether they are cleared, they may contact Liz Muldrow in Ball
Hall 202 or call 678-5352.
1. Texts or Major Resources:
Auxter, D., Pyfer, J., Zittel, L., & Roth, K. (2010), Principals and Methods of Adapted Physical Education
and Recreation, (11th Ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
2. Course Description:
Develop knowledge of current concepts and trends in adapted physical education as well as the ability to plan
and implement a physical education program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.
3. Course Objectives:
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As a result of participating in course lectures, assignments, and activities, students will be able to:
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Identify and define basic terminology associated with various disabilities needed to write and speak as an
informed and competent professional.
Identify and describe the disabilities defined in Public Law 105-17 (most recent reauthorization of PL 94142).
Describe federal and state legislation pertaining to children with disabilities and specifically to their
participation in physical education, recreation, and sport.
Identify and implement various games, activities, and sports which are potentially safe and successful for
specific disabilities and their level of motor development.
Apply principles and strategies learned in lecture by practical teaching experiences.
Document and reflect upon experiences serving children with disabilities in practical settings through the
maintenance of a reflective journal and participation in ecourseware discussions.
4. Course Content and Schedule: (*Schedule is subject to change)
Jan. 21st
Jan. 26th
Feb. 2nd
Feb. 9th
Feb. 16th
Feb. 23rd
Mar 2nd
Mar. 16th
Mar. 23rd
Mar. 30th
Apr. 6th
Apr. 13th
Apr. 20th
Apr. 27th
May 4th
Course Introduction
Ch. 1: Adapted Physical Education; Ch. 2: APE in the Schools
Ch. 2; Ch. 3: Determining Educational Needs through Assessment
Ch. 3; Ch. 4: Developing the Individual Education Program
Ch. 4; Ch. 5: Teaching to Meet Learners Needs
Ch. 5; Ch. 6: Delivering Services in the Most Inclusive Environment
Ch. 6, Ch. 7: Enhancing Student Behavior,
Finish Chapter Discussions; Midterm Examination
Visit Shrine School; Field Experience
Field Experience
Field Experience
Field Experience
Field Experience
Teaching Application; Discussion of Field Experience
Final Project (Submit)
5. Course Requirements/Evaluation:
Assessment
Shrine School Experiences
Final Project
Midterm Examination
Unannounced Quizzes (no make-ups)
Journal Entries
30%
20%
20%
15%
15%
*Please refer to the Field Experience rubric for specific grading criteria for professionalism during field
experiences.
Grading Scale
>97 A+ >93 A
>87 B+ >83 B
>77 C+ >73 C
>67 D+ >60 D
>90 A>80 B> 70 C< 60 F
6. Class Policy Statements:
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Participation: Students are expected to participate in all class discussions and class events. A deduction of 2
points from your final grade will be assessed for sleeping or not paying attention, using a cell phone, using a
computer for anything other than PETE 3308 class related material or participating in any other activity that is
not strictly part of PETE 3308 class activities. This applies to class lecture and field experiences. It is the
student’s responsibility to contact the instructor if assignment deadlines are not met. Students are responsible
for initiating arrangements for missed work
Attendance/Absences: Attendance is required at each class meeting. If an exam or field experience is missed,
a make-up will be given only for University-approved excuses. Arrangement to make-up must be made in
advance and completed within one week. Students who are absent because of illness need a doctor’s
statement for verification of sickness and should clear the absence with the instructor the day they return to
class. Other unavoidable absences from campus must be documented and cleared with the instructor in
advance and make-ups must be completed within one week.
Attendance in class is mandatory. You are solely responsible for obtaining any work (including handouts,
notes, discussion topics, etc) missed in the event of an absence or tardiness. For each absence beyond one, 1
letter grade will be deducted from your final grade. Any student with 5 or more absences will receive an
F for the course. Absences are ONLY EXCUSED IN SERIOUS EMERGENCIES as determined by the
professor’s discretion. Also, you must call me if you will be late or absent. If I do not hear from you before
class, I should certainly have an email or voicemail by the end of class time. ALL
DOCTOR/DENTIST/TRAINER APPOINTMENTS SHOULD BE SCHEDULED OUTSIDE OF CLASS
TIME. It is essential in learning to teach that you make your ideas and feelings explicit through group
experiences and discussions, as well as examine your ideas in relation to those of others. If you are not
present, you do not have the opportunity to do this, nor do your classmates benefit from your experiences and
ideas. Tardiness will result in the deduction of ½ a letter grade from your final course grade.
*2 instances of tardiness = 1 unexcused absence ~ Please Be On Time!
Note: It is your responsibility to notify the professor immediately following class if you arrived late (recorded
absences will not be altered at a later date). It is advisable to check this periodically during the semester.
Assignments & Quizzes:
 All assignments must be typed (unless otherwise noted).
 All assignments are due at the beginning of each class. Assignments turned in after the start of class are
late and will be penalized 10 points, as well as additional deduction of 10 points per day (if you are unable to
attend class on the day an assignment is due, make arrangements to turn the assignment in to me before class
time on the due date). If you wait until the last minute to complete assignments, computer/technical problems
WILL occur. Now that you know this, it is no longer considered a legitimate excuse. Be sure to save all work
in multiple places.
 As an academic courtesy, editorial quality on all writing assignments is assumed. That is, all written work
must be spell-checked and proofread before submission. One point will be deducted for EACH spelling and
grammatical error.
 Unannounced quizzes will be sporadically given at the beginning of class. No questions will be repeated
for those who arrive late, and no quizzes will be made up.
 Be prompt and be prepared to work with students for the entire duration of the field experience.
Americans with Disabilities Act: The University of Memphis does not discriminate on the basis of disability in
the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the
operation of any of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. The student has
the responsibility of informing the course instructor (at the beginning of the course) of any disabling
condition, which will require modification to avoid discrimination. Faculty are required by law to provide
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"reasonable accommodation" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that
disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty at the beginning of the semester and in
providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels.
Written Assignments and Academic Misconduct: All written work submitted must be the student’s original
work and conform to the guidelines of the American Psychological Association (APA) available online and
via their publications. This means that any substantive ideas, phrases, sentences, and/or any published ideas
must be properly referenced to avoid even the appearance of plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited
to, the use, by paraphrase or direct quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without
full or clear acknowledgment. It also includes the unacknowledged use of materials prepared by another
person or agency in the selling of term papers of other academic materials. It is the student’s responsibility to
know all relevant university policies concerning plagiarism. Any documented cases of plagiarism can and will
result in dismissal from the course with a failing grade, and may result in other more serious sanctions by the
College of Education.
Professionalism: As faculty, staff, and students interact in professional settings, they are expected to
demonstrate professional behaviors. These professional commitments or dispositions are listed below:
 Engage in responsible and ethical professional practices
 Contribute to collaborative learning communities
 Demonstrate a commitment to diversity
 Model and nurture intellectual vitality
It is your responsibility to be professional at all times when in class and out in the schools. You represent the
University of Memphis and our program and we expect you to be a model of appropriate behavior. We expect
that you will always comport yourself in class and in the schools in a manner befitting a professional teacher
and an adult role model. Appropriate attitude and ethical behavior are expected (No whining, gossiping, or
criticism of teachers, students, peers). Also, professionals maintain a characteristic level of professional
discourse. This includes taking care that your words reflect objectivity, honesty, and the kind of nurturing
expected of a teacher, regardless of your own prior experiences. Remember, you never know when you may
be in contact with a prospective employer.
You are required to dress appropriately and in compliance with the standards in the schools. During lab
experiences you may not wear jeans, cut-off shorts, sandals, boots, tank tops, or any article of clothing
advertising bars or with writing that is inappropriate for children. NO HATS should be worn unless class
convenes outside (this is also expected during our class meetings).
Professional Behaviors Expected:
 Participate enthusiastically.
 Be prepared for classes and activities.
 Be on time.
 Dress appropriately for active participation.
*Inappropriate dress includes: Hats, trash t-shirts, tank tops, half shirts, cut-off shorts or shirts,
sandals, boots, jeans, visible tattoos and piercings, jewelry.
 Turn off cell phones before entering class.
 Refrain from any form of tobacco in class.
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