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Coach Olson's Adapted PE Page
Madison Meadows will provide learning at high levels in a supportive environment conducive to instruction with a global perspective for all students in all programs
Contact Information
Meadows Middle School: 225 W. Ocotillo Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85013
*School Phone: 602-664-7600
*Nurse: 602-664-7641
Email: solson@madisoned.org
Office: Room C151 602-664-7647
Adapted Physical Education National Standards
What is Adapted Physical Education?
Adapted physical education is the art and science of developing and implementing a carefully designed physical education instructional program for an individual with a disability, based on a comprehensive assessment, to give the individual the skills necessary for a lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport experiences to enhance physical fitness and wellness (Auxter, Pyfer and Huettig, 2001). An adapted physical education teacher is a direct service provider, not a related service provider, because physical education for children with disabilities is a federally mandated component of special education services [U.S.C.A. 1402 (25)]. This means that physical education needs to be provided to the student with a disability as part of the special education services that child and family receive. This is contrasted with physical therapy and occupational therapy, which are related services. These therapies are provided to the child with disabilities only if he/she needs them to benefit from instruction.
Motor development follows a very specific pattern and a delay in any one area creates a “ripple,” which could negatively impact future reflex, sensory, integration processes (perceptual motor, physical fitness and motor fitness), functional skills, and sport skills. Adapted physical education teachers are trained to evaluate and detect motor development delays and design program accommodations and modifications that will allow the special education student to access the curriculum as efficiently and successfully as possible.
Basically, adapted physical education is developmentally appropriate physical education at its best. Learning was never meant to happen through trial and error. An effective adapted physical education teacher investigates, designs a plan and sets children up for success, which helps develop a positive self-image and decrease anxiety.
Mission Statement
The Madison Adapted Physical Education Program is committed to providing a developmentally appropriate experience that strives to enrich the lives of special education students that qualify for services. We will accomplish this by developing and implementing a dynamic, fun and safe instructional program that places each student in the least restrictive environment. Program/IEP goals will be structured to reflect the needs of each individual student, driven from an array of assessment techniques and monitored regularly to insure that all students are continually maintaining skills, making progress and experiencing success
Responsibilities of an Adapted Physical Education Teacher
Provide a comprehensive gross motor assessment to students with suspected motor delays
Program recommendations based off assessment results and IEP team input
Provide direct services to students
Consult with general physical education teachers to help provide appropriate accommodations and modifications during gross motor activities
Advocate for student
Monitor student progress
Serve as an IEP team member at meetings
Report abuse