scholarly journals Adapted physical activity as an occupation, study program and academic discipline

2011 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-18
Author(s):  
Martin Kudláček
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Study Program

Achieving a Socially Just Society: Kinesiology’s Role and Responsibility in Disrupting the Status Quo

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Karen P. DePauw
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Transformational Change ◽  
Status Quo ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Social Constructs ◽  
The Status ◽  
Just Society ◽  
Equity And Inclusion

Social justice can be defined in different ways, but the principles providing the foundation/framework include access, equity, and fairness; respect for diversity; participation/engagement; and basic human rights. As an academic discipline and professional practice (field), kinesiology has an important role to play in achieving a socially just society. Social change is about not only disrupting the status quo, but also transformational change and moving toward access, equity, and inclusion. Three narratives reflect upon the ways in which kinesiology and adapted physical activity have disrupted—and must continue to disrupt—the status quo to progress toward a socially just society: reflections of marginality, sport, and social constructs of body and ability; ableism and evolution of adapted physical activity; kinesiology and its responsibility for a sustainable future and socially just society. Although progress has been made, there is still more work to be done.

scholarly journals Education Standards Of APA: Example Of Palacky University In Olomouc

2013 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Hana Valkova
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Independent Living ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Contact Theory ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Motor Competence ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Education Standards ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Field Practice

Abstract Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is defined as a multidisciplinary domain included under the roof of inanthropology. The basic principles of APA understanding like 1) the contact theory, 2). phenomenon of “the differen”, 3). a categorical environmental approach, 4). the motor competence, 5) movement and activity modifications, 6). an independent living) are described. Main concepts of APA (education, a field practice, and research) are presented. A background of the APA study program at Palacký University in Olomouc is described in relation to the Bologna declaration and AEHESIS (the European study concept of employability). Four study modules (pedagogy, special education, physical education, and adapted physical activity are explained as well as proportions between the theory and practice. International APA study networks and research approaches are shown as good chances for students’ mobility

scholarly journals Aplikované pohybové aktivity v mezinárodním kontextu

2013 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 185-198
Author(s):  
Martin Kudláček
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Czech Republic ◽  
Academic Discipline ◽  
Scientific Organization ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Czech Republic ◽  
Study Programs ◽  
National Organizations ◽  
The Usa

Adapted physical activity is a profession focused on providing services to persons with special needs (also those with disabilities) and an academic discipline, which supports acceptance of differences and promotes services and inclusion of persons with disabilities. Adapted physical activity includes above all, physical education, sport, recreation and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. The purpose of this presentation is to describe basic historical and conceptual position of APA in kinesiology in world, Europe and the Czech Republic. IN the presentation we will focus on following topics: (a) world history of scientific organization IFAPA, EUFAPA and selected national organizations (e. g. PTN-AAF, SNAFA, ČAAPA, NCPERID), (b) scientific conferences and journals, (c) Framework of knowledge and competencies with the focus on APA (projects APENS and EUSAPA), and (d) study programs in the USA, EU and the Czech Republic.

scholarly journals Are Self-Efficacy Gains of University Students in Adapted Physical Activity Influenced by Online Teaching Derived From the COVID-19 Pandemic?

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alba Roldan ◽  
Raul Reina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Teaching Strategies ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Disability ◽  
Study Program

Due to the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, e-learning suddenly spread to different levels of education, including university. In Spain, students of sports sciences are prepared during a 4-year study program to work in different areas (including physical education) and with different populations (including people with disabilities). The aims of this study were (1) to assess the effect of pandemic-driven online teaching on self-efficacy (SE) for the inclusion of people with disabilities in a group of university students enrolled in a compulsory course on adapted physical activity (APA); (2) compare the gains from SE before and after the APA course with a sample of students who followed the same course before the pandemic; and (3) explore the influence on SE scores according to three demographic variables: gender, previous SE training, and previous experience with people with disabilities. The study involved a sample of 124 university students (22.1 ± 2.6 years), distributed into two groups: prepandemic (n = 86) and pandemic (n = 38). They voluntarily completed the Spanish version of the Scale of Self-Efficacy of Physical Education Teachers of Physical Education toward Children with Disabilities, obtaining pre- and postcourse measurements. Due to the sudden lockdown, two-thirds of the pandemic course was taught online, and changes in the teaching strategies and tasks had to be made. Similar gains were obtained in both groups for the three subscales of the SE scale (p < 0.001, large effect sizes): intellectual, physical, and visual disability. No significant differences were found for comparisons between groups and the interaction effect of the course taught, nor for the three demographic co-variables. This study shows that teaching strategies that encourage student participation and reflections on learning increase student SE, regardless of the teaching format (i.e., face-to-face vs. online teaching). Moreover, the gains in SE are invariable to demographic co-variables.

Senam Sehat dalam Meningkatkan Imun Tubuh pada Masa Pandemi Covid 19 di Desa Peringgasela Selatan

10.29210/9940 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Muhammad Husni Tamim ◽  
Rina Nopiana
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Community Service ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
The Body ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
The People ◽  
Real Work ◽  
Sports Activities

Doing physical activity can make the body fit and increase the body's immunity to be able to fight the virus during the Covid-19 pandemic. Based on this, sports activities are needed to invite people to maintain their physical health through healthy exercise activities which are held aimed at increasing people's interest in exercising during the Covid-19 pandemic during new normal so that their body endurance is better. This community service (PKM) is a form of real work from the Hamzanwadi University Physical Education and Health Study Program for the people of South Pringgasela Village to participate in healthy gymnastics as an effort to prevent Covid-19. Healthy gymnastics activities can increase public awareness of the importance of maintaining health in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Difference, Adapted Physical Activity and Human Development: Potential Contribution of Capabilities Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla Filomena Silva ◽  
P. David Howe
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Factors ◽  
Capabilities Approach ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Human Potential ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Best Interest ◽  
Ethical Guidelines ◽  
Psychological Dimensions

This paper is a call to Adapted Physical Activity (APA) professionals to increase the reflexive nature of their practice. Drawing upon Foucault’s concept of governmentality (1977) APA action may work against its own publicized goals of empowerment and self-determination. To highlight these inconsistencies, we will draw upon historical and social factors that explain the implicit dangers of practice not following policy. We propose that APA practitioners work according to ethical guidelines, based upon a capabilities approach (Nussbaum, 2006, 2011; Sen, 2009) to counteract possible adverse effects of APA practitioner action. A capabilities approach is conducive to the development of each individual’s human potential, by holistically considering the consequences of physical activity (i.e., biological, cultural, social, and psychological dimensions). To conclude, this paper will offer suggestions that may lead to an ethical reflection aligned with the best interest of APA’s users.

scholarly journals Adapted Physical Activity Professionals in Rehabilitation: An Explorative Study in the Norwegian Context

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Øyvind F. Standal ◽  
Tor Erik H. Nyquist ◽  
Hanne H. Mong
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
International Perspective ◽  
Professional Status ◽  
Adapted Physical Activity ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Work Tasks ◽  
The Status ◽  
Specialist Health Care

Adapted physical activity (APA) is characterized by a strong orientation to professional practice. Currently, there exists limited empirical research about the professional status of APA in the context of rehabilitation. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to describe and understand the professional status, role, and work tasks of APA specialists in Norway. For the purpose of the study, the authors conducted group interviews with APA specialists and individual interviews with unit leaders at six rehabilitation institutions in the national specialist health care services. The results highlight the content of the work tasks, the roles in the cross-professional teams, the status in the institutions, and what the participants perceive to be the knowledge base for their profession. Although these results may be specific to the Norwegian context, the authors also discuss possible implications of their findings for APA in an international perspective.

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