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DIVERSITY IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SETTINGS

KINES 540
Course Description

Issues related to promoting equal learning opportunities in the classroom and other community settings, including effective approaches to encouraging collaboration among colleagues, staff, parents, and students who are culturally, ethnically and socio-economically diverse are examined. In addition, effective instructional and coaching methods for an inclusive sport environment, athletic programs, and health professions as they relate to diverse individuals are addressed. Theoretical and practical paradigm of cultural differences are introduced. The focus is on diversity issues as they relate to race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality, and racial considerations, development and ability differences, variations in learning styles and a variety of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

3

Offered

Not Applicable

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