The Importance of AT and Adapted Physical Education (APE)

Presenter(s)

Event Details

Topic:

accessibility & UDL

Format:

lecture

Subject Level:

beginner

Age Span:

infant / toddler
preschool
kindergarten - grade 6
grades 7-12
adult

Target Audience:

AT specialist
autism specialist
consultant
deaf / hard of hearing
educator
family member / caregiver
healthcare administration
K-12 administration
occupational therapist
paraprofessional
physical therapist
special educator
speech language pathologist
teacher of the visually impaired
university professor / personnel
vision impairment specialist

Professional Development Credits

IACET CEUs:

.3 CEUs

ACVREP CEs:

2.5 CEs

Presentation Length: 2hrs 30mins

Location:

Plaza 5

Description:

We will begin by highlighting the importance of adaptation and the role of adapted physical education (APE). We will begin by discussing the use of a student centered approach, review the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) and strategies for assessing goals. We will discuss examples of inclusive games and discuss their benefits. We will explore the use of assistive technology and strategies to facilitate participation and demo the process in creating an adapted device. We will describe how these adaptations and strategies are used in an after school adapted wheelchair basketball program. Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in an adapted game activity simulating an APE session. By the end, participants should have a greater awareness of the importance of APE in promoting independence and encouraging physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

Learning Outcomes:

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Define adaptive physical education and its importance in promoting physical activity among individuals with disabilities.

• Identify inclusive games and activities for adaptive physical education that promote social interaction, balance and coordination, and cardiovascular endurance.

• Identify ways to incorporate the use of assistive technology in adaptive physical education, including the types of assistive technology available and their benefits, and how to implement them in physical education.

Disclosures:

Staff OT at Henry Viscardi School
Staff TA at Henry Viscardi School