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APE is physical education modified to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

APE can be delivered in an inclusive class, a modified environment or a segregated class

Motor skills Test of Gross Motor Development

Health Related Fitness Talking Pedometers Other?

VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS MENTAL RETARDATION CEREBRAL PALSY SPINAL CORD INJURY CONGENITAL ANOMALY/AMPUTATIONS

SPECIFIC: For a defined category of persons or a standard adjusted for the effects of an impairment or disability

Identify and select health-related concerns of importance to the youngster.

Establish a desired personalized fitness profile with (or for, as necessary) the youngster.

Select components and subcomponents of physical fitness to be assessed.

Select test items to measure selected fitness components and subcomponents.

Select health-related criterion-referenced standards to evaluate physical fitness.

Eligibility for APE relates to motor skill tests, fitness tests, and state or district standards

Inclusive PE Modified class Segregated class Combination

Supports in each◦ Peer tutors◦ Paraeducators◦ Intervenors (Deafblind)

Motor skills Fitness Social needs Behavioral needs Sensory needs Ability to be in large groups Cognitive needs Other?