Here are some ways to modify a popular game to include a student with special needs:
- Modify the rules to allow for different abilities. For example, allow extra steps in basketball or hits in volleyball.
- Use adaptive equipment. Try a larger ball, weighted ball, or ball with sounds/lights for students with visual impairments.
- Assign a peer buddy to help. Have the buddy assist with skills, reminders of rules, or social inclusion.
- Break the game into smaller parts. Teach one aspect at a time and build up to full participation.
- Allow for alternative roles. If running is difficult, assign a role as referee or scorekeeper.
The goal is to find ways
2. › Discuss with someone you do not know about what you
know about adapted physical education.
– What is adapted physical education?
– Who is responsible for those students who receives this service?
– What setting does these students belong?
3. Adapted Physical Education is physical education that is
modified or adapted to meet the needs of the
individualized student.
› The student(s) may received Adapted Physical Education
services in the least restricted environment.
– The general physical education setting
– The general physical education setting with assistance
– A separate class with peers
– A separate class with assistance
– One on one with instructor
The setting will have to be documented in the IEP (Individualized
Education Plan)
4. › Fulton County Schools Referral Process
– Student will attend general physical education with the PE
Teacher. The accommodations from the IEP will be addressed.
– The IST and Adapted Physical Education Teacher will provide
interventions.
– The PE Teacher will attempt interventions documenting
outcome.
– If successful, student will remain in the general physical education
with those accommodations.
– If unsuccessful, the referral process will begin then student will be
further evaluated for Adapted Physical Education.
5. › Other health impairment
› Serious emotional
disturbance
› Specific learning disability
› Speech or language
impairment
› Traumatic brain injury
› Visual impairment
including blindnes
› Autism
› Deaf – Blindness
› Deafness
› Hearing impairment
› Intellectual disability
› Multiple disabilities
› Orthopedic impairment
6. › Appropriate behavior/ greetings
– See the student not the disability
› Get to know the student
– Address the student as you would their peers
– Be age appropriate with the student
› High fives instead of hugs
7. Think about the students that had difficulty in your physical
education class. What kind of modifications did you have to
do for that student or students?
8. › Equipment
– A variety of different sizes
– A variety of different
equipment
– Bright colors
› Environment
– Lights
– Smaller class
– Smaller space (if possible)
– Block areas where students
could leave
– Schedule of class present
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11. › Lessons
– Not too many directions especially all at once
– Keep it simple and build on it
– Allow students to take breaks
› Bounce on a ball
› Play with their favorite equipment
– Do not exclude the student
12. › Classroom management
– Be consistent
– Have a routine
› Student should know what to expect I.E. schedule
– Praise for the little things
13. › Think of a popular game that your class loves to play.
How would you incorporate the student that you pulled in
the game?
