Adapted
Physical
Education
Courtney West
College Students
What is Adaptive PE?
 Physical
education that is modified to
meet the needs of an individual who has
gross motor or developmental delays
Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (1990)
 Autism
 Deaf/Blindness
 Mental
Retardation
 Multiple Disabilities
 Orthopedic
Impairments
IDEA continued…
 Serious
Emotional
Disturbance
 Specific Learning
Disability
 Speech/Language
Impairment
 Traumatic Brain Injury
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5hTa3X4u1A
Adaptations?
Use larger and lighter
equipment
Decrease distance
Oral prompts
http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/adaptedactivities.html
Evaluation/Assessment
 Present
Level Performance
 Annual Goals and Objectives
 Implementers
 Special Education and
Related Services
Continued…
 Participation
in regular education
programs
 Schedule of review
 Transition
Effective Communication

Identify everyone

Speak slowly clearly, and
expressively

Repetition

One direction at a time

PATIENCE!
APENS
Adapted Physical Education National
Standards
• Promote the 15 Adapted Physical
Education Standards
15 Standards
 Human
Development
 Motor Behavior
 Exercise Science
 Measurement and Evaluation
 History and Philosophy
 Unique Attributes of Individual
15 Standards continued…
 Curriculum
Theory and Development
 Assessment
 Instructional
Design and Planning
 Teaching
 Consultations
and Staff Development
 Student and program evaluation
Last 3…
 Continuing
Education
 Ethics
 Communication
NASPE and APENS Standards Breakdown
NASPE Standards (2001)
APEN Standards (Kelly, 1995)
1. Content Knowledge:
Master physical educators have a command
of the subject matter of physical education
that reflects both breadth and depth that
promotes lifetime physical activity.
1. Human Development
2. Motor Behavior
3. Exercise Science
4. Measurement and Evaluation
5. History and Philosophy
7. Curriculum Theory and Development
8. Assessment
9. Instructional Design and Planning
10. Teaching
12. Program Evaluation
2. Curricular Knowledge:
Master physical educators consistently
articulate a value base for selecting,
planning,and evaluating their curriculum to
meet student needs
4. Measurement & Evaluation
7. Curriculum Theory and Development
9. Instructional Design and Planning
12. Program Evaluation
3. Equity/Fairness/Diversity:
Master physical educators model and promote
behavior appropriate in a diverse society by
showing respect for and valuing all members of
their communities and by having high
expectations that their students will treat one
another fairly and with dignity.
3. Exercise Science
6. Unique Attributes of Learners
11. Consultation and Staff Development
14. Ethics
15. Communication
4. Sound Teaching Practices:
Master physical educators thoroughly
comprehend the fundamental goals of
9. Instructional Design and Planning
physical education blending relevant
10. Teaching
principles of pedagogical practice with the
complex nature of the physical education
content.
5. Assessment:
Master physical educators consistently use a
variety of authentic assessments aligned
with national and state standards, state and
local program goals, and student outcome
goals to provide feedback to students,
report student progress, shape instruction,
and evaluate curriculum and program
goals.
6. High Expectations for a Physically Active
Lifestyle:
Master physical educators maintain a
stimulating, productive learning
environment that holds all students to the
highest expectations for a physically active
lifestyle.
4. Measurement and Evaluation
8. Assessment
12. Program Evaluation
7. Curriculum Theory and Development
10. Teaching
15. Communication
7. Methods of Inquiry:
Master physical educators know, understand,
interpret, critique, and consistently use
research to improve teaching practice.
8. Assessment
12. Program Evaluation
13. Continuing Education
14. Ethics
8. Collaboration, Reflection, Leadership,and
Professionalism:
Master physical educators are lifelong
learners who collaborate as members of a
larger learning community to improve school
physical education for all students and
enhance the professional culture of their field.
11. Consultation and Staff Development
13. Continuing Education
14. Ethics
15. Communication
9. Mentoring:
Master physical educators contribute to the
professional development and support of
other current and/or future educators.
11. Consultation and Staff Development
15. Communication.
Requirements

BA or BS in Physical Education

6-18 credits of additional
practicum adaptive
experience
Outlook
 Some
are PE teachers
 Some
work in:

Early Childhood Education Centers

Assisted living residences

Nursing homes

Hospitals
References
 http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.c
fm?section=job_profiles&template=/cm/c
ontentdisplay.cfm&contentid=1313
 http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/ada
ptedmenu.html
 http://www.apens.org/15standards.html