Students will select two medical conditions (e.g., autism spectrum conditions, spinal
cord injury, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome; preferably from two different
categories [e.g., one developmental and one acquired) and provide a 2 page report on
each medical condition (4 pages in total, 1.5 line–spacing).
– The first page of each medical condition will focus on the overview of the selected
medical condition. Include its etiology, types, characteristics, associated impairments
(that include functional limitations and participation restrictions), and possible
disability experiences in day–to–day general life contexts, as well as the ways in which
the medical condition would affect participation in active lifestyles. In this page,
students will also need to discuss other disabling conditions broadly that are associated
with the selected medical condition (e.g., natural, socio–environmental, constitutional,
social/cultural, personal, intersectional, etc.)
medical condition. Include its etiology, types, characteristics, associated impairments
(that include functional limitations and participation restrictions), and possible
disability experiences in day–to–day general life contexts, as well as the ways in which
the medical condition would affect participation in active lifestyles. In this page,
students will also need to discuss other disabling conditions broadly that are associated
with the selected medical condition (e.g., natural, socio–environmental, constitutional,
social/cultural, personal, intersectional, etc.)
– In the second page of each medical condition, students will need to describe three
adaptation strategy ideas for the selected population to participate meaningfully in
active lifestyles (e.g., physical activity, sport, recreation/active leisure, and physical
education).
o Each strategy should link to a different limitation or restriction from the
overview of the medical condition. For example, providing various means such
as zero–depth entry, lift, and a transfer wall in a swimming pool would enhance
accessibility for individuals with mobility impairments. Using equipment that
has a built–in auditory aid (e.g., ball with a bell inside) in a physical education
program can be an adaptation strategy for students with visual impairments.
• Try to expand your thinking to highlight various, meaningful, and innovative adaptation
strategies for a broad scope of physical activities.
active lifestyles (e.g., physical activity, sport, recreation/active leisure, and physical
education).
o Each strategy should link to a different limitation or restriction from the
overview of the medical condition. For example, providing various means such
as zero–depth entry, lift, and a transfer wall in a swimming pool would enhance
accessibility for individuals with mobility impairments. Using equipment that
has a built–in auditory aid (e.g., ball with a bell inside) in a physical education
program can be an adaptation strategy for students with visual impairments.
• Try to expand your thinking to highlight various, meaningful, and innovative adaptation
strategies for a broad scope of physical activities.
– For each medical condition, you should include a minimum of two references per
condition and two references regarding adaptation (i.e., minimum eight in total) to
support your discussion. Online resources (e.g., Cerebral Palsy Canada) and textbooks
are also acceptable for this assignment (make sure you follow the APA 7th edition
referencing style). Include In-text citations
condition and two references regarding adaptation (i.e., minimum eight in total) to
support your discussion. Online resources (e.g., Cerebral Palsy Canada) and textbooks
are also acceptable for this assignment (make sure you follow the APA 7th edition
referencing style). Include In-text citations