Adapted PE

Connie Rhymes-Johnson, Education Specialist

Phone 903-575-2764

Email crhymes@reg8.net

Adapted Physical Education

Adapted physical education (APE) is the art and science of developing, implementing, and monitoring a carefully designed physical education instructional program for a learner with a disability, based on a comprehensive assessment, to give the learner the skills necessary for a lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport experiences to enhance physical fitness and wellness. Principles and Methods of Adapted Physical Education and Recreation.Adapted physical education generally refers to school-based programs for students ages 3–21.

Evaluations

  • As suggested by the ARD committee, a request form is submitted recommending that an APE Evaluation is completed for a student with disability.
  • An evaluation includes the area of fundamental motor skills and patterns, physical fitness, and lifetime leisure skills.
  • Based on the evaluation findings, a recommendation is made in writing regarding appropriate placement.
  • If an adapted physical education placement is recommended or if the TEKS are modified in the regular physical education program, suggested APE goals and objectives are submitted with the report.
  • Whenever warranted, follow-up will occur in order to recommend accommodations and/or modifications or share specific activities, which address the APE goals and objectives.

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