KINE 4401U – Motor Behaviour and Developmental Disabilities

The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the factors that contribute to the motor behaviour characteristics of children with developmental disabilities. The emphasis will be placed on empirical literature in the pediatric disability domain to derive instructional and rehabilitation practices with this population. Application of this empirical knowledge to planning, assessing, prescribing, implementing and evaluating movement, rehabilitation, and sport skill programs for children with pediatric disabilities will be the focus.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (HLSC 2401U or KINE 1120U) and 60 credit hours
Credit restriction(s): HLSC 4401U