Beyond Barriers: Adaptive Sports

Micro-Credential

On Campus

The Beyond Barriers: Adaptive Sports micro‑credential immerses students in adaptive sports through hands‑on experiences, volunteer opportunities and events.

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Program Overview

Offered as a Level III Badge, this micro-credential enables you to discover the power of inclusive and adaptive sports and recreation. Adaptive sports and recreation are to athletic and leisure activities that are modified or specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring everyone can participate fully and safely. You will understand the value of interprofessional collaboration as you learn to design and implement programs that break barriers and create accessible sport and recreation for all.

You should pursue this micro-credential if:

You are an undergraduate student, graduate student, faculty or staff at Quinnipiac
You are interested in adaptive sports and recreation
You want to participate in interprofessional collaboration

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate foundational knowledge of adaptive sports principles, equipment, facilities, and inclusive practices to support participation for individuals of all abilities. (CARSS Level 1 completion either through independent study or HSC 280) - an additional 15 hours if you don’t have the level 1 certificate.

Actively engage in community-based adaptive sports events and volunteer opportunities to apply learned concepts in real-world settings. (Completion of 30 volunteer hours)- total of 45 hours

Design, expand upon and/or implement adaptive sports programs or campus events that promote inclusion, accessibility and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Present the program at the IPE Poster Day.

Critically reflect on their experiences to evaluate personal growth, identify and challenges, and articulate the impact of adaptive sports on community inclusion.

Assessment of student work will be managed by the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Education.

Demonstrate Your Expertise

Level III

These badges are awarded to learners who have demonstrated mastery of tactical skills and knowledge that can be applied in professional working environments. Learners must showcase their ability to apply a collection of competencies or industry standards in true-to-life environments.

What is a micro-credential?

By earning a micro-credential, learners across a wide array of industries, verticals and professional fields are able to showcase the acquisition of specialized knowledge that offers unique value in the workplace. Micro-credentials are flexible and versatile, designed and delivered in an accelerated format by our experienced faculty and industry thought leaders who understand critical shortages and skills gaps.

All students who complete a micro-credential associated with academic credit or co-curricular experiences will receive a designation on their transcript and a digital badge through Credly. Micro-credential earners are encouraged to share their achievements on resumes, social media platforms and e-portfolios.

Learners can begin their pursuit of micro-credentials at any level; individuals who are new to the field are best suited for Participation or Level I badges, whereas experienced professionals might be more interested in advanced Level III Badges or Level IV Certifications. More information about our micro-credential taxonomy can be found below.

Our Expert Faculty

Julie Booth

Director of the Center for Interprofessional Healthcare Edu

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

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Elizabeth Jane Kloczko Wescott

Clinical Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy

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