Adapted Physical Education in the Public Schools

Adapted Physical Education in the Public Schools

Adapted Physical Education

• “… is an individualized program involving physical and motor fitness, FMS and patterns, skills in aquatics and dance, and individual and group games and sports designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.”(Winnick, 2005, p.4)

Who Oversees Adapted Physical Education

Programs?

Goals of Adapted Physical Education

• The goals should be consistent with those established by the state education agency for every learner who participates in physical education and integrate state standards and curricular objectives.

Who is Eligible for Adapted Physical Education?

• Tremendous variance by state and district

Beginning the Identification Process

Child-Find• What is it?

• Written procedures in Illinois to include:

– annual screening of children

– Ongoing review of all children

– Ongoing coordination

Referrals For Assessment• Who can make referrals?

Who Qualifies for APE?

• Trained personnel

• Results of the testing and other information gathered are the basis for the instructional program

• The IEP is the formal plan for moving the student from the present level of performance to improved performance

Placements in Physical Education

• Difference between “ Inclusion” and “LRE?”

Service Delivery Models• APE Teacher as direct service provider• Collaboration• Consultation

Factors Influencing Service Delivery

Teacher Accountability• Annual IEP’s ( Annual meetings with

Parents and committee members)

• Provide lesson plans

• Documentation of performance outcomes

Motor Team Concept• APE working with (OT), (PT), (RT),

(GPE), and Speech therapy.

Motor Team ConceptCommonalities

• OT

• PT

• RT

Motor Team Functions

• Screening and assessment

• Intervention

• Supervise motor programs

• Document service delivery

• Serve as resources for other professionals and/or caregivers

APE Scheduling• Students in APE supposed receive same

amount of time as general population

• Athletic activities & PT services never substitute for physical education

• Facilities should be accessible

• Don’t assume you will have a gym

Staff• APE Coordinator (maybe)

• PE Teacher

• Nurse (maybe)

• Related Services Personnel