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How I Received Grants for My Physical Education Classes

SHAPE America

As an elementary physical education teacher in the Bronx, NY, I’m always looking for ways to stretch my PE budget and introduce my students to new physical activities. Here are some examples of the types of grants I’ve received, along with my advice on how you might find similar grants for your physical education classes.

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What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

If you are a certified physical education teacher, chances are you were required to take one 3-credit class in working with students with disabilities in your physical education classes. This month, our first blog will focus on what Adapted Physical Education is and what Adapted Physical Educators/specialists actually do.

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Practical strategies physical educators can use when teaching children with Autism

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Because every child with Autism has their own unique strengths and needs, they can challenge us to help them successfully participate in physical education. In addition, the strategies mentioned here are simple suggestions and examples of strategies myself or teachers I have worked with have used. These ideas are not just mine.

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New Arizona Health and Physical Education President, Chelsey Sands

Arizona Health and Physical Education

I am currently in my 12th year of teaching in the area of Special Education, and my 8th year of teaching Adapted P.E. Please reach out if I can help in any way~! =) Respectfully, Chelsey Sands Adapted Physical Education teacher Tempe Elementary School District #3 in the Tempe Elementary School District.

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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. Instead, adapted physical education is in addition to the general physical education class. 1402 (25)]. 1402 (25)].

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Support Personnel in Physical Education

Arizona Health and Physical Education

As we prepare for the second half of the year, I wanted to address the topic of paraeducators (or paraprofessionals, teaching assistants, etc.) in physical education. I realize that most of our support personnel are not trained in working with our students with disabilities in the physical education setting.

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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). As teachers and administrators strive to create the best learning environment for their students, evidence based practices provide a reliable and effective method for improving student outcomes.