How do they match: Adapted Physical Education Specialists

  • Student Education Specialist

  • Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
  • Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
  • Assess students' physical progress or needs.
  • Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
  • Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
  • Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
  • Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
  • Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
  • Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
  • Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
  • Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
  • Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
  • Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
  • Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.

  • Assess educational needs of students.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Encourage students.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.