Easy Adapted PE: How I Adapt Activities for All Abilities | Adapted PE Tips That Work Anywhere

Teaching Tips · By Sarah Fuller, Adapted Physical Education specialist

Published September 19, 2025 · Updated March 11, 2026

How I Adapt Activities for All Abilities | Adapted PE Tips That Work Anywhere 📄 YouTube Description: No two students are the same—and that’s what makes Adapted PE so rewarding. 💙 In this video, I’ll show you exactly how I modify games and activities from day one to meet a wide range of physical, sensory, and social-emotional needs. What you’ll see in this video: 🎯 Choice-Based Participation: Offer options like beanbag vs. ball, sitting vs. standing, or solo vs. group play 🎯 Visual Supports: Use picture cards, colored floor spots, or physical prompts to increase clarity and reduce anxiety 🎯 Flexible Involvement: Some students may only observe at first—and that’s okay! Progress looks different for everyone Real Story Example: I’ll share a moment with a student who spent weeks observing—and why his 30-second participation turned into a breakthrough moment. 🖨️ Download the free ‘Activity Adaptation Cheat Sheet’ here: 👉https://www.easyadaptedpe.com/product-page/activity-adaptation-cheat-sheet 👇 Let’s hear from you: What’s your go-to way to adapt an activity on the fly? Drop your tips in the comments! 📘 Want more tools and ideas? Check out The Ultimate Adapted PE Manual: https://easyadaptedpe.com/ultimateadaptedpemanual 🔔 Subscribe for weekly strategies, personal stories, and tools to help every student succeed in Adapted PE. #AdaptedPE #InclusivePE #Differentiation #EasyAdaptedPE #SpecialEducation #ActivityModification #PEStrategies #TeacherTips #AdaptedGames