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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION. Chapter 1. Legal Definition of Special Education (PL 94-142). The term special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of an individual with a disability, including

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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

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  1. ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION Chapter 1

  2. Legal Definition of Special Education (PL 94-142) • The term special education means specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of an individual with a disability, including • Instruction in the classroom, home, hospitals and institutions • Instruction in physical education

  3. Legal Definition of Physical Education (PL 94-142) • The development of: • Physical and motor fitness • Fundamental motor skills and patterns • Skills in aquatics, dance, and individual and group games and sports (including intramural and lifetime sports)

  4. Definition of Adapted Physical Education Adapted physical education is the art and science of developing, implementing, and monitoring a carefully designed physical education instructional program for a learner with a disability, based on a comprehensive assessment, to give the learner the skills necessary for a lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport experiences to enhance physical fitness and wellness.

  5. Adapted Physical Educator A direct service provider with highly specialized training in the assessment and evaluation of motor competency and implementation of programs in physical fitness, play, leisure, recreation, sport and wellness.

  6. Prevalence of Children with Disabilities • About 11 percent of the entire school-age population • Twice as many males as females • Most (85%) have mild disabilities

  7. History of Adapted Physical Education 1952 – Committee on Adapted Physical Education adopted a resolution to accommodate children with disabilities 1977 – Physical education was named as a direct service to be provided to students with disabilities (PL 94-142)

  8. History of Adapted Physical Education 1991 – National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities with others to identify barriers to appropriate physical education and plan an action agenda to improve services

  9. History of Adapted Physical Education NCPERID was formed in 1973 to promote, stimulate, and encourage significant service delivery, quality professional preparation, and meaningful research in physical education for individuals with disabilities.

  10. AAHPERD Affiliates that Champion Programs for Persons with Disabilities • American Association of Active Lifestyles and Fitness (AAALF) • Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC)

  11. Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) • National standards for adapted physical education were developed in the 1990’s. • A national examination is available for individuals who wish to become certified adapted physical educators (CAPES).

  12. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) • NCPAD is a clearinghouse for research and practical information to promote healthy lifestyles for persons with disabilities.

  13. National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) • The Director is Dr. Jim Rimmer whose Ph.D. is in adapted physical education and exercise physiology.

  14. APE Publications • Adapted Physical Education Quarterly – research-based articles • Palaestra: Forum of Sport, Physical Education, and Recreation for those with Disabilities – practical application articles • Sports ‘n Spokes – articles about competitive wheelchair sports and recreational opportunities for persons who use wheelchairs

  15. Federal Legislation • Rehabilitation Act of 1973 • The act mandated that individuals with disabilities cannot be excluded from any program or activity receiving federal funds solely on the basis of the disability.

  16. Federal Legislation • Education for all Handicapped Children (PL 94-142) – 1975 • Free, appropriate public education • IEP • LRE • Physical Education is a DIRECT educational service.

  17. Federal Legislation • Americans with Disabilities Act – 1990 • The act expanded civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities in the public and private sectors.

  18. Federal Legislation • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – 1990 • Continued to emphasize: • FAPE • LRE • IEP • Physical Education as a Direct educational service.

  19. Federal Legislation • Reauthorization of IDEA • Emphasized the education of learners with disabilities in the general education program • Increased the emphasis on parental participation in the assessment and IEP process.

  20. Federal Legislation • No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 • Emphasizes reading and mathematics at the expense of other critical curricular areas, including physical education, history, music, art, etc.

  21. Federal Initiatives that Support Programs of Physical Activity • Physical Education Progress Act, 2001 • Designed to improve physical education for ALL children by providing competitive grants.

  22. Federal Initiatives that Support Programs of Physical Activity • Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act of 2003 • Encourages collaboration of public schools with community resources to foster physical activity to prevent obesity.

  23. Federal Initiatives that Support Programs of Physical Activity • Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act, 2003 • Steps to a Healthier USA, 2003

  24. Sport for Individuals with Disabilities Amateur Athletic Act reauthorization (2003) includes within the definition of “elite” athletes athletes with disabilities.

  25. Healthy People 2010 Objectives • Increase the number of the Nation’s schools that require physical education for all students • Increase the number of teenagers who participate in daily physical education

  26. Healthy People 2010 Objectives • Increase the number of teenagers who spend at least 50% of the PE class being physically active

  27. Healthy People 2010 Objectives • Increase the number of schools that provide access to their activity spaces outside of the normal school hours

  28. NASPE National Standards • Demonstrate competency in movement • Apply movement concepts and principles • Exhibit a physically active lifestyle • Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness

  29. NASPE National Standards • Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings • Demonstrate understanding and respect • Understand that physical activity provides many positive opportunities

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