Adapting PE Activities for Students with Diverse Abilities: Professional Development
Asynchronous Training Β· By Matt Barker (Digit the APE), Adapted Physical Education specialist
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π Ideas to Promote Participation from an APE Specialist Click Here to Purchase Webinar π Course Details π Course Description Are your students with disabilities actively participating in physical education (PE)? Do you need creative adaptation ideas to help them engage with their peers in PE exercises and games? Join Matt, an APE Specialist, in […]
π Ideas to Promote Participation from an APE Specialist
Click Here to Purchase Webinarπ Course Details
- β³ Duration: 1.5 Hours
- π Audience: OTs, OTAs, PTs, PTAs, SLPs, & Educators
- β Level: Intermediate
- π² Price: $65
- π CEUs: Available
π Course Description
Are your students with disabilities actively participating in physical education (PE)? Do you need creative adaptation ideas to help them engage with their peers in PE exercises and games?
Join Matt, an APE Specialist, in this practical course designed for OT, PT, and Speech Practitioners, as well as A/PE teachers. Gain easy-to-implement strategies to ensure students with diverse abilities are included in PE activities.
Carlo begins with an overview of the CDCβs Physical Activity (PA) guidelines for children and youth, highlighting how collaboration among A/PE teachers and OT, PT, and Speech practitioners opens opportunities for all students to meet the PA guidelines and participate meaningfully in PE.
Matt will then discuss the legislative background that supports inclusive PE and APE practices. To jumpstart your teamβs collaborative efforts, Matt will equip you and your team with details on activity setup and implementation, covering:
β Adapting fitness exercises
β Ball control activities
β Games and sports
β Activities for older students
β Do-it-yourself (DIY) assistive technology
Throughout the course, Matt will use videos for easy replication of adaptations and share multiple online resources to inspire further ideas.
π BONUS TOOLKIT:
π Adapting PE Activities Cheat Sheet
π Adapting PE Activities Resources
β Walk away from this course with practical strategies, tips, and resources ready for immediate use to support your studentsβ active participation in PE!
π₯ Closed Captioned in English!
π Your Mentor
π¨βπ« Matthew Barker, M.Ed.
- Passionate Adapted PE Teacher in Alexandria, VA
- Founder of JustAdaptIt.com & NetflexKids.com
- National speaker on inclusive PE practices
π¨βπ« Carlo Vialu, PT, MBA
- Former Director of Physical Therapy for NYC Department of Education
- Co-founder of SeekFreaks.com
- Project manager of research on mobility tests for school-aged children
π Objectives
At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:
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Identify 2 recommendations from the physical activity guidelines for children and youth
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Determine 3 benefits of interprofessional collaboration for students with disabilities, for educators, and/or for related service providers
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Apply 3 strategies for adapting PE activities to promote participation of a student with disabilities in a given case scenario
π Agenda
β Physical Activity Guidelines
β Physical Education and Physical Activities
β Interdisciplinary Collaboration
β Adapting PE Activities
- Fitness Exercises
- Ball Control Skills
- Games and Sports
- Older Students
- Use of Assistive Technology
β Tips and Resources for Collaboration
π CE Information
π 1.5 CE hours of training are awarded after:
- Watching the video
- Passing the post-test (70% or higher)
- Completing the course evaluation
π For OTs and OTAs
Apply EBP, LLC is an AOTA-approved provider of CEUs.
π For PTs and PTAs
Apply EBP, LLC is an approved provider of CEUs for PTs and PTAs in:
β IL, NM, NY, OK (#BAP202310011), TX (APS #: 2703055TX)
β CA (Approved for PTs & PTAs)
These PT state boards accept approval by other states’ boards, other state associations, or AOTA:
β AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MT, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WI, WY, DC
These states do not require pre-approval of courses or have no CE requirements for PTs and PTAs:
β AL, CO, CT, GA, IA, ME, MO, NE, NH, WA
π For Teachers
Apply EBP is an approved sponsor of CTLE for educators in New York State (#23827).
If you would like to obtain CEUs for another state, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
π Learners must watch the video and complete course requirements, including scoring 70% or higher on the post-test to receive a certificate.
β Three (3) post-test retakes are allowed; if you exceed this limit, please email carlo@applyebp.com.
π² Price & Payment Options
π° Webinar Price: $65 for 60-day access to watch & re-watch.
π Disclosures:
- Matt receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. His works shared in this course are free to the public via JustAdaptIt.com. He has no other relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
- Carlo is the owner of Apply EBP, LLC and receives a speaking fee from Apply EBP, LLC. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.