Adapted physical education is a huge part of helping children who require special attention in the classroom. Adapted Physical education (APE) is defined as physical education which has been adapted or modified, so that it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability. This type of teaching is meant to change the lesson plan so that children from ages 0-21 are able to be involved in lesson plans that their disabilities would otherwise halt their participation. In the classroom there are many students that teachers encounter that require special attention due to learning levels, disabilities, and other problems. Adapted physical education with help the teacher look at the students ' situation and
…show more content…
Referral, assessment, and placement procedures are the foundation behind adapted physical education and are vital to ensure that eligible students receive the appropriate education program. There are 7 steps in the process. The first of which is to accumulate information about the student. At this step the teacher must consider all medical and emotional problems that the student may have. The second step is to screen the student, gather parental consent, and complete a comprehensive assessment. Without parental consent, the teacher can go no further in designing any lesson plans. In step three, the teacher develops a program to meet the student 's individual needs as part of the IEP/multidisciplinary team. In step four, the instructional modifications necessary to meet the learner 's educational needs are determined. In step five, the placement of the student is determined. There are many different areas to place students with disabilities or problems. For example, some students with mental disorders or problems can be put in a specific class with only others like them. Other classes can include the child with the modified education program and students with the average lesson plan. Some times a class is held where students without disabilities are told to assist in the modified lesson plans and help their classmates. In step six the program is implemented and in step seven,
Referral, assessment, and placement procedures are the foundation behind adapted physical education and are vital to ensure that eligible students receive the appropriate education program. There are 7 steps in the process. The first of which is to accumulate information about the student. At this step the teacher must consider all medical and emotional problems that the student may have. The second step is to screen the student, gather parental consent, and complete a comprehensive assessment. Without parental consent, the teacher can go no further in designing any lesson plans. In step three, the teacher develops a program to meet the student 's individual needs as part of the IEP/multidisciplinary team. In step four, the instructional modifications necessary to meet the learner 's educational needs are determined. In step five, the placement of the student is determined. There are many different areas to place students with disabilities or problems. For example, some students with mental disorders or problems can be put in a specific class with only others like them. Other classes can include the child with the modified education program and students with the average lesson plan. Some times a class is held where students without disabilities are told to assist in the modified lesson plans and help their classmates. In step six the program is implemented and in step seven,