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Adapted Physical Education (APE)

Adapted Physical Education (APE). Lara Brickhouse Pitt County Schools, CAPE. Adapted Physical Education is…. Also known as Specially Designed Physical Education. S pecial education. N ot a related service such as PT, OT, or Speech. It is a direct service.

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Adapted Physical Education (APE)

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  1. Adapted Physical Education(APE) Lara Brickhouse Pitt County Schools, CAPE

  2. Adapted Physical Education is… • Also known as Specially Designed Physical Education. • Special education. • Not a related service such as PT, OT, or Speech. It is a direct service. • Required by law for students that demonstrate a need for specially designed instruction.

  3. Eligibility • If a child with a disability cannot participate in the regular physical education program, individualized instruction in physical education, designed to meet the unique needs of the child, shall be provided. Physical education may include: • (1) Modified physical education, • (2) Adapted/special physical education, • (3) Movement education, and • (4) Motor development.

  4. Modified PE • Appropriate for a child who can participate in the general physical education program with accommodations or modifications. These modifications can include changing rules, equipment, time limits, etc. It can also include supports such as a sign language interpreter. (See modification sheets)

  5. Adapted PE • Instruction in physical education that is designed on an individual basis specifically to meet the needs of a child with a disability. • Roles of an Adapted Physical Educator: • Direct service provider – evaluate, plan, and implement instruction for students with special needs • Consultant – assist others, typically general physical educators and EC classroom teachers, in providing APE programs

  6. APE Instruction:Guiding Questions • Can the student participate in PE with non-disabled peers? • Can PE instruction be differentiated so the student can participate? • Provide written instructions in advance • Deliberate small group assignment • Modify tasks or skills • What are the student’s strengths? Needs? • In order for the student to participate in and learn in the PE curriculum, do we need to design PE instruction just for him/her?

  7. How is the Need for APEDetermined? • The IEP team determines the need. • Should consist of: • APE specialist (if available) • General education PE teacher • Evaluation should be completed. • If the need for APE is determined, Present Level of Academic Performance and stdent goals must be developed for the IEP. • Must have input from someone knowledgeable about the PE curriculum.

  8. Evaluations • There are over 40 evaluation tools that can be used to determine eligibility for APE services. • “It depends.” • A few examples…

  9. Student Qualifies for APE…What’s next? • EC students must receive the same amount of PE as non-disabled students. • PE and APE must be taught by a teacher with current PE licensure. • All students must access PE in their least restrictive environment. • APE is provided on a continuum…

  10. Continuum of Possibilities Students with and without disabilities participate in PE, no assistance Accommodations and modifications put in place APE teacher provides APE to students during a general PE class. With PE or APE teacher With PE or APE teacher and paraeducators

  11. Who Can Provide APE? • All teachers licensed in physical education • This does not mean you feel comfortable to do so! • Best practice – employ a PE teacher with CAPE certification • Plan and implement an APE program.

  12. No APE Specialist? • Update knowledge of disabilities and teaching strategies. • Collaborate with other service providers (NC APE Council, OT, PT, EC teachers, parents, administrators) • Explore and use community resources • Colleges and universities • Recreation programs for special populations • Sports programs for special populations

  13. Questions? Lara Brickhouse Pitt County Schools, CAPE BrickhL@pitt.k12.nc.us www.PCSAdaptedPE.weebly.com

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