Using Technology in the Adapted Health and Physical Education Classroom By: Will Brown

Goal  To offer equipment and software that will enhance an adapted student’s experience and maximize student learning in physical education

Why is Adapted Physical Education Important  Physical Education helps all students improve on the quality of their life  Successful Adapted PE can lead to increased confidence and self esteem in students.  The increased self-esteem can lead to success in other curriculum areas

Baseball Set for Adapted Physical Education  AAASP Adapted Baseball Set  Includes Ball that beeps, bases that beep, customized bats, highlighted baselines.  Cost: $1,  Source: Baseball-Set-item-12607

Baseball Set for Adapted Physical Education  Purpose: Provides modifications that make baseball safe, fun  Increases the chance for success for all students  Beeps are designed to help visually impaired students

Adapted Basketball Hoop Flaghouse™ Adapted Basketball Goal Adjustable Basketball goal with lower height and multiple goals Cost: $ Source: Multi-Ring-Basketball- Stand-item-38454

Adapted Basketball Hoop  Purpose: This adjustable hoop allows for students of all skill levels to practice the mechanics of shooting on a basketball goal.  The adjustable height also makes it possible for a student who may be in a wheelchair to shoot at the goal as well.  The multiple hoops provide the opportunity for multiple students to use the goal at once.

Multi-Purpose Play Balls  Rainbow® Coated-Foam Ball Two Pack  Total of 24 multi-colored balls. Durable and able to be used in a variety of activities.  Cost: $ for a set of 24 includes large mesh carrying bag  Source: balls-foam/rainbow-coated-foam-ball-pack-twohttp:// balls-foam/rainbow-coated-foam-ball-pack-two

Multi-Purpose Play Balls  Purpose: Safe Balls that are durable and can be used in a variety of activities  Multiple colors make it easy for a child to find a ball of their favorite color. Studies show that children with behavioral disabilities are more likely to participate when they find an object they like.  All students may use these balls and the included carrying bag allows the balls to be protected when not in use.

Adapted Bowling Ramp ASE 3 Piece Steel Bowling Ramp Bowling Ramp that provides accessibility to students who use a wheel chair Cost: $99.00 Source: ortsequipment.com/pro duct-p/w9972.htm

Adapted Bowling Ramp  Purpose: Provide students with wheelchairs accessibility to bowl and practice rolling a ball.

Adapted PE Software  School Rules! Volume 1 CD-ROM  Interactive program that teaches children various behavioral and social skills including communication and personal hygiene  Cost: $89.99  Source: skill-builder-product-index/shippable- products/school-rules-vol-1/#bottomofpage

Adapted PE Software  Purpose: To provide students with behavioral disabilities, with technology to help improve their PE experience and overall health.  It also provides student with behavioral disabilities a way of learning how to properly communicate with others  This CD-ROM can be used with students of all abilities as a way of learning necessary life skills.

Conclusion  The items listed in this presentation provide a clear opportunity to offer students with disabilities a quality and well rounded physical education experience  Students without special needs could benefit from most if not all of the items listed.  Finally, the items listed were durable and if purchased would benefit the school for years to come!