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So what is adapted physical education?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This means that physical education needs to be provided to the student with a disability as part of the special education services that child and family receive. When developing an IEP, regular PE would be the first consideration. Instead, adapted physical education is in addition to the general physical education class.

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Evidence Based Practices In Education

PLT4M

Evidence based practices in education are becoming increasingly important in the world of physical education (PE). This article will discuss the various evidence based practices in education and how they can be applied to PE. For example, one of PLT4M most popular units is Intro To Fitness. Learn more!

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

APA programs may include a variety of physical activities such as swimming, cycling, dance, yoga, and other sports that are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. This program is designed to help students with disabilities develop physical skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for a healthy lifestyle.

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Strategies for Supporting All Students in Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

In college, I was a dual major focusing on athletic training and physical education. Teaching PE was my back-up plan. That all changed during my preservice program, which included one adapted PE class. After a day of instruction and a student with special needs who never left my side I recognized that teaching was my calling.