I've attached a slideshow in which I analyzed characteristics of Growth and Development of Individuals with Autism from Early Childhood through Adulthood. My primary focus was identifying potential 'gaps' in learning and trying to understand what PE, or adapted PE, educators can understand/do for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
I've attached a stretching routine I gave to my middle school mentee, as they requested, to release tension and better prepare/maintain their body for before and after their Karate practices.
I've attached a Gymnastics lesson plan in which skill cues, demonstrations, and videos are essential for student learning. Additionally, students will be prompted within this lesson to do the skill progression as they see fit, or as they are able, making this inclusive and adaptable for all classrooms. This lesson is a self-assessment and self-monitoring-based lesson, gauging their acquisition of various progressive, gymnastic skills.
I've attached a slideshow assembled in an effort to understand the history, practices, and considerations for seated volleyball! This was done to emphasize the importance of continual contributions for physical activity opportunities for those with disabilities.
Attached is my reflection upon completing a visit to the Lakeland School District (Elkhorn, WI), considerations under each domain of physical education for various disabilities (psychomotor, social/emotional, and cognitive), and curriculum development considerations for implementing an effective curriculum that is inclusive to all students, regardless of ability status.
Attached is a badminton assessment with a statement about considerations and adaptations for students with different abilities/skill levels. It's important to make assessments applicable and transferable for all students, including those who participate in different capacities or with modifications/adaptations in equipment or how they are being assessed.
Within our Adapted Athletics & Activities of Inclusion courses, we are tasked with designing lesson plans with various disabilities in mind. Below are informal lesson plans created with considerations for students with disabilities.
During student teaching, I attended several meetings (typically before or after school on Thursdays) with various classroom teachers of different grade levels to get a general check-in with students, their needs, and how we can continue being the best teachers and resources we can be for these students! Thus, demonstrating the importance of knowing and adhering to practices and procedures that enhance the learning environment for each student and their individual needs. Attached are the handouts from one of the meetings!
It is important that, as adapted physical education teachers, we keep track of students with IEPs and consider their learning. Attached is an Adapted PE IEP (Modified Version) I developed based on this student's pre-existing, complete IEP!
Part of being a great physical educator is continuing professional development practices to keep promoting inclusive physical education environments. While at WHPE in the Wisconsin Dells (2025), I attended Kathleen Happel and UW-Whitewater Students' Session: Athletics for All: Integrating Innovative Adapted Sports into Physical Education.
During student teaching, I got the opportunity to have conversations with several teachers, Aides, and OT's, regarding students, their needs, and consultations about their IEP Plans. Additionally, I was part of conversations to handle behavioral altercations between students with IEP's and develop an action plan to resolve these issues.
Lakeland School, based in Elkhorn, came to visit our class! We were tasked with creating inclusive games at various stations for these students. It's essential that these were new and non-repetitive, as we wanted to provide these students with new experiences and exposure to various skills and activities. That being said, we worked with our professor and their teachers/OT's/PTs/Other Aides to ensure these games are new, engaging, and enjoyable.