George Mason University
Assistive Technology Certificate Program
Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities
Summer 2008
EDSE 527: Adapted Sport, Recreation, and Leisure
Course Description
An introduction in tools for adapting sports, recreation, and leisure activities to promote the
benefits of active participation, relaxation, health, and well-being for individuals with differing
abilities. Students will participate in simulations, research, and design. Knowledge and
awareness components of this course may be delivered via distance learning.
Course Objectives
After completing the course, students will:
1. define sport, recreation, and leisure.
2. identify adaptations in sport, recreation and leisure for varying abilities
3. identify sport, recreation and leisure companies and organizations providing assistive
technology devices and services.
4. prepare a project report on one or more sport, recreation or leisure organization offering
accommodations for persons with disabilities who may want to participate.
Relationship of Course to Program Goals and Professional Organizations
This course is part of the George Mason University, Graduate School of Education, and Special
Education Program for teacher licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the special
education areas of Emotional Disturbance and Learning Disabilities. This program complies with
the standards for teacher licensure established by the Council for Exceptional Children, the major
special education professional organization. As such the learning objectives for this course cover
many of the competencies for curriculum and methods for teaching individuals with emotional
disturbances and learning disabilities kindergarten through grade 12.
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Course Outline
Monday, 7/1
Introduction to Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Leisure
Activity analysis, Ability analysis
Case Study
Wednesday, 7/3
Adapting activities.
August
Submit two Community Recreation Project “Checklists”.
Final Presentation: Webshop on Assistive Technology in
Sports, Recreation, and Leisure.
Course Requirements
The text for this class is a one year subscription to an adapted sport, recreation, and/or
leisure publication.
1. Class Attendance: Students must attend ALL classes. (15 points)
2. Class Participation: Students are required to participate in the discussions and activities of
the class. (15 points)
3. Adapted activity: Students are required to adapt an activity and demonstrate it with other
students in the classroom. (15 points)
4. Webshop: Students must create a webshop on adapting sports, recreation or leisure. (25
points)
5. Community Recreation Project: (15 points)
Grading Scale
Grading Scale
100-90
A
89-80
B
79-70
C
69-below
F
Class Assignments
Class Assignment given 7/1, due 7/3: Adaptive Equipment
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Please construct a piece of adaptive equipment that will allow an individual to participate in a
recreational activity. Use household items that are inexpensive and easily replaced if necessary.
Be prepared to demonstrate your equipment on 7/14/04.
Class Assignment given 7/1/04, due August: Community Recreation Project
Please take the opportunity to visit two local sport/recreation/leisure locations in your local area
that offer recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Complete the “Checklist for
existing Facilities” for each facility during your visit. Please indicate what has been done or
could be done to better accommodate individuals with disabilities. Submit the two completed
checklists in August.
Class Assignment given 7/1/04, due August: Webshop Project
Please create a webshop regarding adaptive sports, recreation and leisure using the guidelines
discussed in class. Be prepared to present/summarize your webshop in 5 minutes or less to the
class and other AT Certificate Instructors in August.