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So what is adapted physical education?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

This means that physical education needs to be provided to the student with a disability as part of the special education services that child and family receive. Instead, adapted physical education is in addition to the general physical education class. 1402 (25)]. 1402 (25)].

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What does the Adapted Physical Education teacher really do?

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Qualified means that a person has met State educational agency approved or recognized certification, licensing, registration, or other comparable requirements, which apply to the area in which he or she is providing special education or related services (Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, 2000). .

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Adapted Physical Education – The Call For Inclusion

PLT4M

APA programs may include a variety of physical activities such as swimming, cycling, dance, yoga, and other sports that are adapted to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Informal recreation or play on school grounds Assess the accessibility of playgrounds and outdoor play areas and make changes to improve access.