Sports: Diversity and Inclusivity
Credits
Lecture
Tutorial
Practical/Practice
Eligibility criteria
Pre-requisite of the course
The Learning Objectives of this course are
- Engage students in para-sports, adventure activities, diverse sports and mass activities.
- Capacity building to face the challenges of life and bringing values in action.
- Inculcate critical thinking and quick decision making.
- Promote sports culture and inclusiveness among youth.
The learning Outcomes of this course are
- Understand the rules and strategies employed in para-sports, adventure activities, diverse sports and mass activities.
- Apply fitness principles, stress management strategies and prioritize well-being.
- Create mechanisms for group dynamics and team building.
- Exposure to para-sports leading to awareness and greater sensitivity.
UNIT- I Mass Activities (16 hours)
Mass participation and demonstration of activities focusing on group dynamics, cooperation and team building
On Field Practical
- Aerobics
- Bhartiyam
- Calisthenics
- Mass Yogasana
- Clap/command activities
- Rhythmic body tap activities
Participation in mass activities.
UNIT- II Adventure Sports (16 hours)
Balancing body, mind and spirit
On Field Practical
- Challenger Circuit
- Partner Race (e.g. hula hoop race, three-legged race)
- Rope climbing
- Crawling race
- Adventure wall / net climbing
Participation in adventure activities.
UNIT- III Diversity in Sports (16 hours)
Encouraging fair play among youth
On Field Practical
- Dribble and Shoot
- Knoa Basketball
- Kehtel Softball Fielding and Throwing
- Philip Summer Bowling
- AAPHER Football
- Russell- Lange Volleyball
Participation in sports-based activities, apart from the above, depending on the logistics.
UNIT- IV Inclusive Sports (12 hours)
Exposure to para-sports and games leading to awareness and greater sensitivity
On Field Practical
- Blind fold dodgeball
- Blind Cricket
- Single hand throw ball
- Langri Kabaddi
- Hand lock Games
- Innovative inclusive activities
Participation in para sports activities.
Note: The concepts should be explained in the practical classes through various games and sports activities.
Examination scheme and mode: Subject to directions from the Examination Branch/University of Delhi from time to time