What is Adaptive Physical Education?

Have you heard of the term Adaptive P.E.?  Adaptive P.E. is physical activity that is designed to meet the individual needs of students within special education. Under IDEA physical education services must be made available to every child with an IEP, unless the school does not provide physical education services to ALL students.  Adaptive P.E. has many benefits for these students including: improving self-esteem, learning healthy habits and developing motor skills. 

Click below to find out how these services are provided to your student on an IEP and the resources to get you started:

Adaptive PE Definitions from Adaptability.com

Adaptive PE Strategies: Page 62 of USBE Sped Guidelines

PE Core Standards: USBE Website

Sample Assessment for Adapted PE

Ask an Adaptive PE expert: FAQ

Best Practices for Resource Guidance

Sec. 300.108 Physical Education under IDEA