UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE FORMS

UGS 0159

Academic Program Approval

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.  Proposing department should complete this form.  For more information, call the Faculty Senate Office at 831-2921.

 

Submitted by:       Iva Obrusnikova ____________phone number_x8032_________________

                               

Department:  _Behavioral Health and Nutrition ____email address_obrusnik@udel.edu_____

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Date:   _09/26/2011___________________________________________

 

Action:  _To add a minor______________________________________________________________

(Example:  add major/minor/concentration, delete major/minor/concentration,  revise major/minor/concentration,  academic unit name change, request for permanent status, policy change, etc.)

 

Effective term_____12F_______________________________________________________________

                                                (use format 04F, 05W)

 

Current degree_____________________________________________________

                                    (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed change leads to the degree of: ________________________________

                                                                                             (Example:  BA, BACH, BACJ, HBA, EDD, MA, MBA, etc.)

 

Proposed name:___ Health, Physical Activity, and Disability Minor______________

                                            Proposed new name for revised or new major / minor / concentration / academic unit

                                                                                (if applicable)

 

Revising or Deleting:  N/A

 

Undergraduate major / Concentration:_____________________________

                                                                                  (Example:  Applied Music – Instrumental  degree BMAS)

 

Undergraduate minor:________________________________________

                                   (Example:  African Studies,  Business Administration,  English, Leadership, etc.)

 

Graduate Program Policy statement change:________________________

                                   (Must attach  your Graduate Program Policy Statement)

 

            Graduate Program of Study:_____________________________________

                                 (Example:  Animal Science: MS  Animal Science:  PHD  Economics: MA Economics: PHD)

 

                Graduate minor / concentration:__________________________________

 

Note: all graduate studies proposals must include an electronic copy of the Graduate Program Policy Document, highlighting the changes made to the original policy document.

 

List new courses required for the new or revised curriculum. How do they support the overall program objectives of the major/minor/concentrations)?

 (Be aware that approval of the curriculum is dependent upon these courses successfully passing through the Course Challenge list. If there are no new courses enter “None”)

 

BHAN 445 Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (see a submitted new course proposal).

Advanced study and implementation of individualized physical activities for people with various disabilities in a variety of settings that promote health and wellness. Development of professional, advocacy, and leadership skills will be emphasized.

 

Explain, when appropriate, how this new/revised curriculum supports the 10 goals of undergraduate education: http://www.ugs.udel.edu/gened/

In all courses, students will learn to think critically, conceptually, and creatively, especially when assessing and accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities in health and physical activity settings [Goals 2, 8]. Academic knowledge will be applied through supervised practical experiences in fields that are applicable to student professional goals [Goal 7]. When planning for or working with individuals with disabilities, students will have the opportunity to analyze a multitude of barriers to health and physical activity from a variety of perspectives, national and international [Goals 4, 5, 10]. Students will learn to appreciate differences in people, as well as identify the basic national and international legislation that prevents discrimination of and guarantees equal opportunities for those with differences in health and physical activity settings [Goals 4, 9, 10]. Students will engage in written and oral conversations with their peers, community partners, exercise specialists, parents, and individuals with disabilities (through a variety of assistive technology) to broaden their perspective and attain effective communication skills. They will use digital tools for information gathering to cultivate and deepen the kind of intellectual curiosity that goes beyond simple engagement and leads to lifelong learning [Goals 1, 6]. As a multidisciplinary minor, students will be provided with opportunities for both individual and collaborative work when planning strategies to improve inclusion of individuals with disabilities in health and physical activity settings [Goal 3]. Considering the international perspective of the field, collaborations and exchanges with international partners such as the Erasmus Mundus programs will be promoted in the minor [Goal 10].

 

Identify other units affected by the proposed changes:

(Attach permission from the affected units.  If no other unit is affected, enter “None”)

 

Permission/support letters from the following departments/programs are attached:

A.     Dr. Laura Eisenman, Faculty coordinator for the Disabilities Studies Minor, College of Education and Human Development/Department of Human Development and Family Studies/Center for Disabilities Studies

B.     Mrs. Sandra Baker, Assistant Chair, Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition.

C.     Dr. William Farquhar, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology, College of Health Sciences.

D.     Dr. Laura Glass, Associate Director, School of Education, College of Education and Human Development.

 

Describe the rationale for the proposed program change(s):

(Explain your reasons for creating, revising, or deleting the curriculum or program.)

Despite the volume of evidence indicating the benefits of regular physical activity for health and overall functioning, individuals with disabilities are far less likely to engage in physically active lifestyles compared to people without disabilities (Pan & Frey, 2006; Obrusnikova & Cavalier, 2011; Rimmer, 2002). Promoting moderate levels of physical activity among people with disabilities is an important goal for public health and policy, because regular physical activity improves wellbeing and contributes to the prevention or delay of chronic diseases. Federal legislation established standards for public and commercial programs that guarantee access of individuals with disabilities to both private and public programs. Yet, emerging research indicates that health and exercise professionals are not prepared to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities in these programs (Obrusnikova, 2007; Rimmer et al., 2004). The Health, Physical Activity, and Disability minor in the Department of Behavioral Health and Nutrition is a way of fostering greater awareness, sensitivity, knowledge, and perception of competence of future health and exercise professionals, so that they can better assess the needs and develop, implement, and evaluate appropriate programs for individuals with disabilities. As such, they will be better prepared to advocate for and comply with regulations of the current federal legislation. With the trend toward inclusive practices worldwide, students taking this minor will gain additional skills and experiences, which will make them more marketable when applying for jobs.

In addition, the minor will help students majoring in Health and Physical Education to pursue a national certification in Adapted Physical Education. To obtain this certification, students must (a) have a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education or equivalent (e.g., Sport Science, Kinesiology, etc.); (b) have a minimum of 12 semester credit hours specifically addressing the educational needs of individuals with disabilities (9 credit hours must be specific to the area of adapted physical education/activity); (c) have a minimum of 200 hours of documented experience providing physical education instruction to individuals with disabilities; and (d) pass the national Adapted Physical Education exam. This minor will help students achieve requirements (b) and (c). It will also prepare them for the national certification exam. Most certified adapted physical educators are employed in K-12 school systems but some are working in early childhood education centers, assisted living residences, community parks and recreation programs, and outdoor recreation programs. Students who choose to pursue the adapted physical education certificate have greater marketability because of the trend in education to provide more inclusion of students with disabilities in general physical education.

References:

Pan, C. Y., & Frey, G. C. (2006). Physical activity patterns in youth with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism Developmental Disorders, 36, 597-606.

Obrusnikova, I., & Cavalier, A. (2011). Perceived barriers and facilitators of participation in after-school physical activity by children with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 23, 195-211.

Rimmer, J. H. (2002). Health promotion for individuals with disabilities: The need for a transitional model in service delivery. Disease Management and Health Outcomes, 10, 337-343.

Rimmer, J. H., Riley, B., Wang, E., Rauworth, Am., & Jurkowski, J. (2004). Physical activity participation among persons with disabilities: Barriers and facilitators. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 26, 419-425.

 

Program Requirements: 

(Show the new or revised curriculum as it should appear in the Course Catalog.  If this is a revision, be sure to indicate the changes being made to the current curriculum and include a side-by-side comparison of the credit distribution before and after the proposed change.)

MINOR IN HEALTH, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND DISABILITY

Provides undergraduate students with a theoretical base and quality field-based experiences to appropriately serve individuals with disabilities across the lifespan in a variety of settings that promote health and wellness. The minor is open to students in any major, but it is particularly suited for students who are planning careers in health and exercise sciences such as health and physical education, health promotion, fitness, occupational therapy, therapeutic recreation, physical therapy, sports medicine, and coaching. The minor will help Health and Physical Education students to pursue a national certification in Adapted Physical Education. Students applying for the minor must have completed at least one semester of full-time study with a minimum GPA of 2.0. A grade of C- or better in required courses is needed for successful completion of the minor.

Courses:

1.   KAAP 301 – Lifespan Motor Development (4 credits)
or
KAAP 428 – Motor Control and Learning (4 credits)

2.   BHAN 342 – Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits)
or

BHAN 343 – Adapted Physical Education (3 credits)

3.   BHAN 403 – Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity (3 credits)

4.   BHAN 445 – Health, Physical Activity, and Disability (3 credits)

5.   Elective (3 credits) from the following courses:

a.          BHAN 332 – Health Behavior Theory and Assessment

b.         BHAN 335 – Health and Aging

c.          BHAN 435 – Physical Activity Behavior

d.         NTDT 410 – Overweight/Obesity Prevention and Management

e.          *EDUC 431 – Applied Behavior Analysis

*Recommended for and can only be taken by Health and Physical Education majors pursuing the minor.

Minimum number of credits required for the Minor is 16 credits.  Students may take a maximum of 6 credits toward their major.

 

Prerequisite Courses:

1.      PREREQ for KAAP 428: KAAP 309 (students may take KAAP 301, which does not have any PREREQ)

2.      PREREQ for BHAN 435: KAAP 220 or KAAP 309 (students may take a different elective, such as BHAN 332 or BHAN 335, which do not have any PREREQ)

3.      PREREQ for EDUC 431: BHAN 342 and EDUC 414 (as per agreement with the School of Education, due to the limited number of seats, EDUC 431 may only be taken by Health and Physical Education majors; BHAN 342 and EDUC 414 are already required courses in the Health and Physical Education curriculum)

4.      PREREQ for NTDT 410: NTDT 200 (all BHAN and KAAP students have to take this prerequisite as a part of their major)

 

 

ROUTING AND AUTHORIZATION:        (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson                                                                                                        Date                                       

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Chairperson, College Curriculum Committee___________________________________Date_____________________

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. on UG or GR Studies                                                                   Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                 Date                                       

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                      Date to be Effective               

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                       

 

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs & International Programs                                               Date                                       

 

Provost                                                                                                                                   Date                                       

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                                Date                                       

 

Revised 02/09/2009   /khs