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Summary Description


	Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Adapted Physical Education Aide

2.	Adapted Physical Education or Adapted Physical Activity Specialist

3.	Adapted Physical Education Specialist

4.	Adapted Physical Education Specialist-Workshop Leader

5.	Adapted Physical Education Teacher

6.	Adaptive Physical Education Specialist

7.	Adaptive Physical Education Teacher

8.	Adaptive Physical Educator

9.	Autism Motor Specialist

10.	Autism Resource and Education Specialist

11.	Autism Spectrum Disorder Education Specialist

12.	Certified Adapted Physical Educator

13.	Certified Adaptive Physical Educator

14.	Education Specialist

15.	Movement Education Specialist

16.	Physical Education Specialist

17.	Physical Education Teacher

18.	Student Education Specialist

Job Tasks

	Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition. Assist students with special educational needs.

	Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students. Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

	Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement. Teach physical education.

	Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Maintain student records.

	Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

	Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education. Encourage students.

	Assess students' physical progress or needs. Assess educational needs of students.

	Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals. Teach physical education.

	Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities. Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

	Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

	Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students. Document lesson plans.

	Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services. Assess educational needs of students.

	Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development. Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

	Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance. Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

	Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.

	Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Selling or Influencing Others — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

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