What is adapted phys ed?
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Adapted physical education allows all students to be succcessful and improve upon their own unique abilities. Students interest, needs, and ability are all taken into consideration when developing daily lessons.
http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/pdf_files/APE_manual.pdfA great resource for anyone who would like to know more about adapted physical education.
Website includes:
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Disability Advocacy OrganizationsChapter Two
Disability Sport OrganizationsChapter Three
Equipment CompaniesChapter Four
Education Websites and ListsChapter Five
Family Support OrganizationsChapter Six
Human ResourcesChapter Seven
Media (Print and Video)Chapter Eight
Specialists in the FieldAdapted physical education: An individualized program involving physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, skills in aquatics and dance, and individual and group games and sports designed to meet the unique needs of individuals (Winnick, 2004)