Adapted Physical Education Courtney West College Students

What is Adaptive PE?  Physical education that is modified to meet the needs of an individual who has gross motor or developmental delays

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990)  Autism  Deaf/Blindness  Mental Retardation  Multiple Disabilities  Orthopedic Impairments

IDEA continued…  Serious Emotional Disturbance  Specific Learning Disability  Speech/Language Impairment  Traumatic Brain Injury

Adaptations? Use larger and lighter equipment Decrease distance Oral prompts

Evaluation/Assessment  Present Level Performance  Annual Goals and Objectives  Implementers  Special Education and Related Services

Continued…  Participation in regular education programs  Schedule of review  Transition

Effective Communication  Identify everyone  Speak slowly clearly, and expressively  Repetition  One direction at a time  PATIENCE!

APENS Adapted Physical Education National Standards Promote the 15 Adapted Physical Education Standards

15 Standards  Human Development  Motor Behavior  Exercise Science  Measurement and Evaluation  History and Philosophy  Unique Attributes of Individual

15 Standards continued…  Curriculum Theory and Development  Assessment  Instructional Design and Planning  Teaching  Consultations and Staff Development  Student and program evaluation

Last 3…  Continuing Education  Ethics  Communication

NASPE Standards (2001) APEN Standards (Kelly, 1995) 1. Content Knowledge: Master physical educators have a command of the subject matter of physical education that reflects both breadth and depth that promotes lifetime physical activity. 1. Human Development 2. Motor Behavior 3. Exercise Science 4. Measurement and Evaluation 5. History and Philosophy 7. Curriculum Theory and Development 8. Assessment 9. Instructional Design and Planning 10. Teaching 12. Program Evaluation 2. Curricular Knowledge: Master physical educators consistently articulate a value base for selecting, planning,and evaluating their curriculum to meet student needs 4. Measurement & Evaluation 7. Curriculum Theory and Development 9. Instructional Design and Planning 12. Program Evaluation 3. Equity/Fairness/Diversity: Master physical educators model and promote behavior appropriate in a diverse society by showing respect for and valuing all members of their communities and by having high expectations that their students will treat one another fairly and with dignity. 3. Exercise Science 6. Unique Attributes of Learners 11. Consultation and Staff Development 14. Ethics 15. Communication NASPE and APENS Standards Breakdown

4. Sound Teaching Practices: Master physical educators thoroughly comprehend the fundamental goals of physical education blending relevant principles of pedagogical practice with the complex nature of the physical education content. 9. Instructional Design and Planning 10. Teaching 5. Assessment: Master physical educators consistently use a variety of authentic assessments aligned with national and state standards, state and local program goals, and student outcome goals to provide feedback to students, report student progress, shape instruction, and evaluate curriculum and program goals. 4. Measurement and Evaluation 8. Assessment 12. Program Evaluation 6. High Expectations for a Physically Active Lifestyle: Master physical educators maintain a stimulating, productive learning environment that holds all students to the highest expectations for a physically active lifestyle. 7. Curriculum Theory and Development 10. Teaching 15. Communication

7. Methods of Inquiry: Master physical educators know, understand, interpret, critique, and consistently use research to improve teaching practice. 8. Assessment 12. Program Evaluation 13. Continuing Education 14. Ethics 8. Collaboration, Reflection, Leadership,and Professionalism: Master physical educators are lifelong learners who collaborate as members of a larger learning community to improve school physical education for all students and enhance the professional culture of their field. 11. Consultation and Staff Development 13. Continuing Education 14. Ethics 15. Communication 9. Mentoring: Master physical educators contribute to the professional development and support of other current and/or future educators. 11. Consultation and Staff Development 15. Communication.

Requirements  BA or BS in Physical Education  6-18 credits of additional practicum adaptive experience

Outlook  Some are PE teachers  Some work in:  Early Childhood Education Centers  Assisted living residences  Nursing homes  Hospitals

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