Saved Bookmarks
| 1. |
What is adaptive physical education? |
| Answer» Adapted Physical Education is physical education which has been adapted or modified, so that it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability.Federal law mandates that physical education be provided to students with disabilities and defines Physical Education as the development of:\tphysical and motor skills\tfundamental motor skills and patterns (throwing, catching, walking, running, etc)\tskills in aquatics, dance, and individual and group games and sports (including intramural and lifetime sports)he services provided by an APE teacher include (adapted from Sherrill, 1998):\tPlanning services\tAssessment of Individuals /Ecosystems\tPrescription/Placement: The IEP\tTeaching/Counseling/Coaching\tEvaluation of Services\tCoordination of Resources and Consulting\tAdvocacyThe APE teacher is a direct service provider, not a related service provider, because physical education for children with disabilities is a federally mandated component of special education services [U.S.C.A. 1402 (25)]. 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. This is contrasted with physical therapy and occupational therapy, which are related services. These therapies are provided to the child with disabilities only if he/she needs them to benefit from instruction. | |