Universal Design is a research-based instructional design framework that helps practitioners reduce barriers to comprehension and skill development by creating flexible and inclusive learning environments. In light of the diverse representations of cognitive and physical abilities found among students in youth development settings (such as physical or health education classrooms, sports teams, and after-school programs), the need for flexible means of content delivery, student assessment, student engagement, and environmental design is critical to a program's success. PE 500 will explore the roots of Universal Design, the Universal Design for Learning framework (as developed by the Center for Applied Special Technology), and ways Universal Design for Learning can be applied to a variety of youth development environments. 2 cr.

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