Adapted Physical Education Specialists

• Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
• Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
• Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
• Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
• Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
• Assess students' physical progress or needs.
• Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
• Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
• Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
• Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
• Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
• Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
• Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
• Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
• Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
• Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
• Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Adapted Physical Education Specialists.

• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Adapted Physical Education Specialists.