Adaptive Swimming as a Form of Social Work with Children with Disabilities
Location
CSU 253
Start Date
16-4-2013 11:10 AM
End Date
16-4-2013 12:10 PM
Student's Major
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Student's College
Education
Mentor's Name
Elizabeth Sandell
Mentor's Department
Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Mentor's College
Education
Description
In Russia, “social pedagogy” combines education with social work. Social pedagogy with disabled children has been found to be more and more effective when combined with active physical training. Adaptive physical education (APE) is one approach that is being used for individuals with congenital disabilities as well as those with disabilities due to injury or illness. APE has been implemented for rehabilitation and adaptation so that people with disabilities can overcome physical and psychological barriers. Such special exercises support children with disabilities to develop their skills and to build on their strengths. In Magadan, Russia, adaptive swimming is part of an APE program. This case study describes adaptive swimming as a form of social work with disabled children during 2012 – 2013. The report presents the goals, objectives, and methods used by coaches and teachers to implement the program.
Adaptive Swimming as a Form of Social Work with Children with Disabilities
CSU 253
In Russia, “social pedagogy” combines education with social work. Social pedagogy with disabled children has been found to be more and more effective when combined with active physical training. Adaptive physical education (APE) is one approach that is being used for individuals with congenital disabilities as well as those with disabilities due to injury or illness. APE has been implemented for rehabilitation and adaptation so that people with disabilities can overcome physical and psychological barriers. Such special exercises support children with disabilities to develop their skills and to build on their strengths. In Magadan, Russia, adaptive swimming is part of an APE program. This case study describes adaptive swimming as a form of social work with disabled children during 2012 – 2013. The report presents the goals, objectives, and methods used by coaches and teachers to implement the program.
Recommended Citation
Kalugin, Andrew. "Adaptive Swimming as a Form of Social Work with Children with Disabilities." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 16, 2013.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2013/oral-session-08/3
