Adapted physical education

The goal of Adapted Physical Education (APE) in Pitt County is to provide all students with special needs, regardless of their disability, the opportunity to participate in physical education

Discover how physical education has evolved into a holistic learning space, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. This guide offers educators practical strategies to create an inclusive environment where all students thrive physically, mentally, and socially, regardless of background or ability.

Last week the students said goodbye to Mr. Gietzen, our student teacher. He did a great job and we wish him the best! Thank you Mr. Gietzen! The last few weeks of PE have consisted of the following activities: 1) T-ball / Batting practice (see pics below). This worked great for all of my classes - we set up "batting cages" for students and the kids got lots of individual practice. 2) "Battleship"/Sink the Ship (Throwing/Catching/Rolling game) - TK and K played this game. 3) Dr. Mario -2nd…

I had a very FUN week with the students! We recently finished up our Jump Rope unit and will begin our Volleyball unit (3rd-5th) and Tumb...

PE Central's lesson plans for physical education.

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PE Central's lesson plans for physical education.

A great fast paced game that infuses two levels of competition, running and throwing. Students are split into teams. Team members are number...

In this fun game divide the kids into 4 groups of equal players. place all the team around the pond area. Scattered as many markers as you can within the fou...

Have you ever tried to figure out how to help students with special needs like autism participate meaningfully in PE? In my work with schools I have seen all varieties of PE for all different

PE Central's lesson plans for physical education.

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Your gym period is the best time to run your class around and expel some of that boundless energy they seem to have! Sometimes though, the same old games just don’t cut it and you find your students getting distracted or a bit bored, meaning it’s time to switch it up! Thankfully we’ve hunted high and low for the best fun and simple gym games for kids, whether they’re in preschool, elementary, or middle school! Our picks are easy to set up and don’t require too much equipment, making them…

Danielle Musser, M.S., CAPE - Adapted Physical Education on Instagram: "What do you call this game in your classroom? #physed #adaptedpe"

This blog article will address the significance of including adapted physical education activities for students in wheelchairs, as well as provide some helpful hints for health and physical educators that are currently working with special needs students. I'll also give you 25 tried-and-true adapted wheelchair activities that may be completed with standard PE equipment and the help of other kids.

Primary S&F Fun! Junior S&F Fun! Intermediate S&F Fun!

This is floor hockey played in wheelchair with shorter sticks so they are the proper hight for the athletes to hold and play

Learn more about 5 fun and engaging pickleball games that focus on fundamental skills and are great for physical education. Video examples included.