Course Outline
Sample Class Schedule - 60 minutes
0 - 10 minutes Meet with Partners / Set-Up
10 - 20 minutes Instant Activity / Warm-Up
20 - 40 minutes Instruction / Activity
40 - 50 minutes Cool Down & Reflection
50 - 60 minutes Meet with Partners / Discuss & Reflect
Rituals and Routines:
These need to be similar to those in a general physical education class. The following format includes:
Entering the gymnasium
Instant activity
Attendance
Warm up/Fitness
Skill/Activity focus
Closure
Cleanup
Transition to class
Tips for Inclusion
Collaborate with special education teachers
Incorporate a variety of settings; large group, small group, parallel play
Common adaptations:
Rules – modifications to allow students to be able to participate safely, to be challenged, and to experience success
Equipment – size, weight, color, grip, texture, lower or raise targets
Number of Players – small-sided games give students the best opportunity to participate and learn rules in a more controlled setting
Playing Area – Decrease or increase the playing area depending on student needs, clearly mark boundaries, change lighting or temperature for students with sensitivities
Movement Patterns - decrease overall distance, modifying the movement pattern (e.g., using a scooter, using wheelchairs)
Teacher considerations about adaptations/modifications:
Is it safe for all students and is everyone included?
Do the students with disabilities agree to the adaptation/modification?
Is the activity’s objective maintained?
Is a challenge still included?
Can the adaptation/modification be minimized or eventually eliminated as the students continue to develop their skill?
More Teaching Strategies:
Special Olympics Inclusion Tips Unified PE Resources (p. 29-31)