PERLS207 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Electrical Muscle Stimulation

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Course: PERLS207
• Professor: Nancy Spencer- Cavaliere

Document Summary

Identify some of our own attitudes and assumptions about individuals with impairment. Understand factors that influence societal attitudes toward individuals with impairments; the impact of these attitudes; ways to promote positive attitudes. Understand the positive and negative effects of disability language use. To learn the historical and theoretical contexts for different english-language disability terminology. To develop your own thinking about the kind of disability language you will use and in which contexts. Describe the characteristics of various models of service delivery for individuals with impairments. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of each model. Consider what inclusion means to you; think about times when your actions have either included or excluded individuals with impairments. How do i choose which modifications to make? (adaptations checklist) Make the link between the level of injury in the spinal cord and the functional impact. Recognize common health conditions associated with sci and understand their impact on physical activity.