Episode 1: The Minutes Matter: Rethinking APE Service Time with Research (The Just Adapt It Files)

📝 Episode Description:

Welcome to The Just Adapt It Files, our new deep-dive conversation series featured in every Just Adapt It newsletter! In this episode, we unpack the important—and often unclear—topic of how APE service minutes are determined. Using the recent paper “APE Service Minutes” (RSCA Peer Review, 2025, Palaestra) as our guide, we explore why Adapted PE is a service, not just a class, and why that distinction matters.

From formal assessments like the TGMD-3 to the surprising influence of caseloads and travel time, we break down the research, share practitioner insights, and offer reflections that hit home for every itinerant teacher, therapist, and school team member involved in inclusive physical education. Whether you’re battling blanket scheduling practices or advocating for equitable workloads, this episode offers clarity, data, and direction.