Strategies for Success in Physical Education

 Same Age – General Physical Education class  Cross Age – older student with younger student  Class Wide – all students in the class work in pairs.  Reverse Inclusion – Peers, same age or older, participate with children with disabilities in their Physical Education class

 Increased opportunities to practice skills  Develop friendships  Increase frequency of positive feedback  Reinforce directions and cues

 Increased acceptance of individual differences  Develop a deeper sense of social justice  Advocate for others  Increase self-esteem  Develop better understanding of how to assist and communicate with students with disabilities.  Provide leadership experience

 Disability Awareness  Communication Techniques  Reinforcement Techniques  Teaching Strategies

 Model skill. “Watch me.” “Do it like this.”  Know when to go to the teacher for help if the student runs away, hits, refuses to participate or throws equipment.  Help the student transition to another stations. “Follow me.” or “Hold my hand”  Sit next to the student while directions are presented.  Help the student obtain and return equipment.

 Catch a ball - Cue: Kevin Hands Up  Throwing a ball – Cue: Kevin Elbow Up  Feedback ◦ High Fives ◦ Nice Job ◦ Use hand over hand if needed.

 Teacher assistants  Paraprofessionals  Teacher Helpers  Aides  They are: parents, community members, certified teachers

 Gain Administrative Support  Provide Training Session  Clarify Expectations  Provide an “Our class” attitude  Be friendly and positive  Ask for help

 Increase practice and feedback  Implement behavior program  Help with bathroom needs  Assist other students in the class  Encourage social interaction  Inform the Physical Education teacher about students needs

 Help in the locker room  Read posted directions  Help with assessments  Help students with transitions to and from class and transitions within the class.  Check for safety especially students using assistive devices, communication devises and wheelchairs or walkers.

 Student separation from the rest of the class  Interference with directions and discipline  The “not my job” attitude  The “no show” syndrome  The sit and watch behavior  The inappropriate attire for activity  Making skill and activity accommodations

 Communicate before the lesson about the activity.  Prepare a task card for the activity.  Check frequently during class if help is needed.  Provide lots of praise and support for the help given.  Send a thank you note at the end of the school year.  Prepare all the skill and activities

 If not, thank you for your attention to today’s lecture.