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At Glendale community College, significant emphasis has been placed on the development of the Adapted Physical Education curriculum. Basic to this curriculum is the importance placed on individualized physical activity programs. Although Students enroll in a class, what each student's activity program is composed of varies from individual to individual.

A well-design program of adapted physical education provides many benefits for individuals with disabilities. Participation in adapted physical education programs can: 1) help promote the development of physical fitness and motor skills and necessary for activities of daily living; 2) influence the development of a more positive self-image and feelings of self-worth; and 3) provide avenues for the development of skills and abilities that will enable participation in leisure time activities and recreational pursuits.

Any individual who qualifies for DSPS services may enroll in Adapted Physical Education courses.

PE 130 - ADAPTED ACTIVITIES (Cardiovascular Fitness/Weight Training). This class is held in the Lifestyle Fitness Center. GCC students with disabilities have access to a facility which houses state of the art exercise and diagnostic equipment. The total facility has been design for accessibility and ease of use by the disabled population.

PE 131 - SELF-DEFENSE FOR THE DISABLED (T'ai Chi Ch'uan). This is an innovative course in Self-Defense for the Disabled. Based in the Martial Art of Yang Style, Long form T'ai Chi Ch'uan, this course provides instruction in offensive and defensive movements.

PE 132 - ADAPTED AQUATICS. The Glendale YWCA is the site of the Adapted Aquatics class.This Aquatics class places emphasis on the abilities of the individual student. This adapted aquatics program serves all levels of students with disabilities, from non-swimmers to advanced swimmers.

PE 133 - LIFETIME FITNESS AND WELLNESS FOR THE DISABLED (A Health lecture/lab type course). This is a dynamic class taught with emphasis on the pressing health issues facing persons with disabilities.

DANCE 150 - PHYSICAL REINTEGRATION. This is a creative movement and dance class for DSPS students. It covers exploration of body image awareness, integration of the senses through movement, and relaxation techniques.