KIN 468 - Adapted Physical Education

Credit Hours: 4
Emphasizes nature and scope of physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities; referral, placement, and programming in physical education; federal and state laws that pertain to the education and physical education of special populations; and instruction in the modification of motor and fitness activities, and therapeutic exercise. Three hours of directed practicum per week. Exercise and Movement Science majors are required to earn a C grade or better in this course. A C grade or better is required in this course in order to take KIN 493 or KIN 496. May be taught concurrently with KIN 668. Cannot receive credit for both KIN 468 and KIN 668.

Prerequisite: C grade or better in KIN 360 and KIN 362; and cumulative GPA of 2.50 or better for EMS majors and a combined (Missouri State and transfer) GPA of 2.75 or higher for Physical Education majors.
Lecture contact hours: 2 Lab contact hours: 4

Typically offered: Fall, Spring