This course prepares current and future PE teachers to lead welcoming, inclusive classes where every student participates, makes friends, and learns new skills and values. K-12 physical educators will learn cutting-edge research and guidance on inclusive education, concrete strategies for planning and implementing and adapted PE programs, and valuable disability-specific information. An essential resource for preparing both general PE teachers and adapted PE teachers. This course will provide a solid foundation for gym classes that meet every student’s needs.

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Understand developmentally appropriate programming in adapted physical education. InTASC 1,2,6,9,10
• Apply the six curriculum planning and assessment processes needed to address the physical needs of students with disabilities. InTASC 2,3,7
• Apply the five components of the achievement-based curriculum model to teaching physical education to students with disabilities. InTASC 2,5,3,6,7
• Identify individuals qualified to provide adapted physical education services. InTASC 1,3,5,7,8
• Research and apply modifications to physical education activities based on specific characteristics of disabilities, including physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, hearing and visual impairments, and behavior disorders. InTASC 1,5,6
• Reflect on the key factors of including students with learning disabilities in the general physical education class. InTASC 6,8,9