Professional Development for Adapted Physical Education and Inclusive Sports

👟 Professional Development at JustAdaptIt

Empowering Educators to Make PE Inclusive for Every Child

Welcome to the JustAdaptIt Professional Development page—your hub for dynamic, practical training designed for educators, instructional assistants, and anyone working with children with disabilities in sports and physical education settings.

Our mission is simple: to equip professionals with inclusive strategies that ensure every student, regardless of ability, can participate, grow, and thrive in physical activity.

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🌟 Why Choose JustAdaptIt for PD?

Led by Matt Barker, a veteran Adapted PE teacher based in Fairfax County, Virginia, JustAdaptIt offers engaging, evidence-based professional development rooted in real teaching experiences. Each session is tailored to provide immediate, usable strategies to break down barriers in PE and sport settings—without overcomplicating the process.

You’ll walk away with practical tools, interactive resources, and the confidence to adapt physical education for all learners.

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📅 2024 Sample Presentations

Here are a few highlights from recent speaking engagements:

• “Bridging Ability and Activity with Assistive Technology in Adapted PE” – SHAPE PA
• “Just Adapt It: A STEP Framework for Adapting PE” – Virginia AHPERD
• “Building Inclusive PE Programs: A Practical Workshop” – CSU Long Beach

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🎯 Who We Serve

Our training is designed for a diverse range of professionals, including:

• Adapted PE Teachers – Deepen your strategies for working with students with disabilities.
• General PE Teachers – Learn to make your class accessible to all learners.
• Instructional Assistants – Gain techniques for supporting students during physical activity.
• Coaches & Sports Instructors – Create inclusive teams and sport programs for all.
• Parents & Caregivers – Get tips for encouraging physical activity and inclusion at home.

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🧠 Session Topics & Formats

We offer a range of sessions and formats to meet your needs:

💻 Flexible Learning Formats

• Virtual Workshops via Zoom – Live, interactive sessions with real-time Q&A.
• In-Person Workshops – Hands-on, collaborative training at your site.
• Asynchronous Online Course – Coming soon! A self-paced course based on the new book.

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📘 Signature PD Sessions (Now Available Virtually)

🟢 Session 1 – Just Adapt It: A STEP Process for Adapting PE so Everyone Can Play

Based on Matt’s new book, Just Adapt It, this session introduces the STEP model—Space, Task, Equipment, People—as a go-to framework for adapting any activity. Includes real examples, breakout discussions, and actionable tools educators can apply immediately.

📦 Bulk discounts available for schools that book this session and order copies of the book for each participant, bundled with the upcoming asynchronous course.

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🟢 Session 2 – Bridging Ability and Activity with Assistive Technology in APE

Explore high-tech and low-tech assistive solutions—from adaptive switches to DIY tools—that enable participation in PE. Participants will see demonstrations, learn how to choose the right tools, and get budget-conscious ideas to bring AT into any setting.

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🟢 Session 3 – Inclusive Pickleball

This fun, movement-based session uses pickleball as a model for inclusive sport instruction. Learn how to modify equipment, rules, and instruction to engage all students—and take ideas that apply to many other games and sports.

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📚 Additional Topics We Cover

• Inclusive Sports Leadership: Empowering Abilities
• Cross-Curricular Activities in Adapted PE
• Assistive Technology Integration
• Applied Behavior Analysis in PE
• Creating Inclusive Teams and Programs
• Custom topics based on your school or district’s needs

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🛠️ Customized Training Solutions

Every school and team is different. That’s why we offer customizable workshops to meet your specific goals, student population, and available time. Whether you’re training a full district team or a small group of assistants, we’ll tailor the content to fit your needs.

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✨ Join Us in Building Inclusive PE

At JustAdaptIt, we believe every child deserves access to quality physical activity—and every educator deserves the tools to make that possible. Let’s build a future where inclusive PE isn’t an add-on, but the standard.

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📞 Contact Us

Interested in scheduling a workshop or learning more about our offerings?

📧 Email: EntrichEdVA@gmail.com
📝 Or fill out the form below to get started: JustAdaptIt.com Contact Form

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