What's Required
The reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that physical education services must be made available to every student with a disability to ensure students receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
What We Do
Adapted Physical Education (APE) Overview Adapted Physical Education is defined as the science of analyzing movement, identifying deficiencies within the psychomotor domain, and developing instructional strategies to remediate identified deficiencies. It encourages positive social interaction and self-esteem, and facilitates motor achievement. Students with disabilities who are unable to participate safely and/or successfully in regular physical education are eligible for Adapted Physical Education service if they meet the criteria outlined above. A medical release for participation in physical education activities may be requested for children with physiological concerns (i.e. shunts, hemophilia, atlanto-axial instability). The Physical Education Teacher and/or Adapted Physical Educator are responsible for providing instruction to the student with a disability. There is no set curriculum for Adapted Physical Education; however, Physical Education TEKS serve as the guideline and are modified to fit the needs of each individual student that qualifies. Adapted Physical Education is considered an instructional service. They are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team. The Adapted Physical Educators serve two major roles:
Please consult with an Assigned Adapted Physical Educator for any questions or possible students with special needs that may need to be referred for current/future Adapted Physical Education services. Adapted Physical Education (APE) Referral Process Anyone having a concern with gross motor development in the areas related to Physical Education should speak with the student’s Special Education Case Manager.
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