| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 30.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None.
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None.
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
24hr(s) Lectures; 76hr(s) Other (self-directed learning)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, School of Applied Social Studies, and guest lecturers; Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
To provide a knowledge base on the accessibility of sport and leisure in Ireland and examine ways of maximising the inclusion of people with disabilities in sport and leisure.
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| Module Content: |
Types of sports and leisure; common barriers to sport and leisure for people with disabilities in Ireland; comparative analysis with other countries; adapted sports; making sport and leisure accessible to people with disabilities; sport and leisure as tools for the inclusion of people with disabilities.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Identify the benefits of engaging in physical activity, sport and leisure.
- Discuss potential barriers to the inclusion of people with disabilitiese in specific sports, clubs or leisure activities.
- Outline the range of opportunities available and ideas for enhanced access.
- Identify current and potential community based and cross departmental approaches that facilitate equitable inclusion into sport and leisure activities.
- Offer appropriate coaching supports for people with disabilities.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2,000 word case study, 80 marks; 500 word reflective assessment, 20 marks).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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