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
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Adaptations? Use larger and lighter equipment Decrease distance Oral prompts
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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 and APENS Standards Breakdown NASPE Standards (2001) APEN Standards (Kelly, 1995) 1. Human Development 2. Motor Behavior 3. Exercise Science 1. Content Knowledge: 4. Measurement and Evaluation Master physical educators have a command 5. History and Philosophy of the subject matter of physical education 7. Curriculum Theory and Development that reflects both breadth and depth that 8. Assessment promotes lifetime physical activity. 9. Instructional Design and Planning 10. Teaching 12. Program Evaluation 2. Curricular Knowledge: 4. Measurement & Evaluation Master physical educators consistently 7. Curriculum Theory and Development articulate a value base for selecting, 9. Instructional Design and Planning planning,and evaluating their curriculum to 12. Program Evaluation meet student needs 3. Equity/Fairness/Diversity: Master physical educators model and promote 3. Exercise Science behavior appropriate in a diverse society by 6. Unique Attributes of Learners showing respect for and valuing all members of 11. Consultation and Staff Development their communities and by having high 14. Ethics expectations that their students will treat one 15. Communication another fairly and with dignity.
4. Sound Teaching Practices: Master physical educators thoroughly comprehend the fundamental goals of 9. Instructional Design and Planning physical education blending relevant 10. Teaching principles of pedagogical practice with the complex nature of the physical education content. 5. Assessment: Master physical educators consistently use a variety of authentic assessments aligned with national and state standards, state and 4. Measurement and Evaluation local program goals, and student outcome 8. Assessment goals to provide feedback to students, 12. Program Evaluation report student progress, shape instruction, and evaluate curriculum and program goals. 6. High Expectations for a Physically Active Lifestyle: Master physical educators maintain a 7. Curriculum Theory and Development stimulating, productive learning 10. Teaching environment that holds all students to the 15. Communication highest expectations for a physically active lifestyle.
7. Methods of Inquiry: 8. Assessment Master physical educators know, understand, 12. Program Evaluation interpret, critique, and consistently use 13. Continuing Education research to improve teaching practice. 14. Ethics 8. Collaboration, Reflection, Leadership,and Professionalism: 11. Consultation and Staff Development Master physical educators are lifelong 13. Continuing Education learners who collaborate as members of a 14. Ethics larger learning community to improve school 15. Communication physical education for all students and enhance the professional culture of their field. 9. Mentoring: Master physical educators contribute to the 11. Consultation and Staff Development professional development and support of 15. Communication. other current and/or future educators.
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
References http://www.cec.sped.org/am/template.c fm?section=job_profiles&template=/cm/c ontentdisplay.cfm&contentid=1313 http://www.pecentral.org/adapted/ada ptedmenu.html http://www.apens.org/15standards.html
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