Chapter 1: Adapted Physical Education (APE) Flashcards
Define Adapted Physical Education
An individualized program that includes physical and motor fitness, fundamental motor skills and patterns, skills in aquatics and dance, and individual and group games and sports designed to meet the unique needs of individuals.
What are the five domains of health related fitness?
Cardiorespiratory
Muscular strength
Muscular endurance
Flexibility
Body Composition
what is the difference between “adapted” and “adaptive”
Adaptive is used to describe a person’s behavior.
Adapted is used to describe the modification of activities,
games, sports, equipment, facilities, programs,
or service delivery outcomes.
APE is generally designed to meet…
long-term unique needs
what ages are eligible for APE through IDEA
3-21
APE might include at risk infants or toddlers which means…
a child under age 3 who would be at risk of experiencing substantial developmental delay if early intervention services were not provided
APE (and IDEA) also include individuals under what law?
Section 504, but individuals under 504 are not always covered by IDEA
according to IDEA, students with disabilities must have a what?
Individualized education program (IEP)
what does IEP stand for?
Individualized education program
IDEA requires the development of what for infants and toddlers with disability?
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
what should be developed for those who have a unique need but have not been identified by the school as having a disability?
Individualized physical education plan (IPEP)
not covered by law
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Define IDEA
Physical education services, specially designed if necessary, must be made available to EVERY child with a disability receiving a free and appropriate public education
What does LRE stand for?
Least Restrictive Environment
Describe what Least Restrictive Learning environment means.
With peers without disabilities to maximum extent appropriate to meet the the needs of the student
What are the 3 laws we covered in regards to disability?
IDEA, Section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, ADA
Describe some of the shortcomings of APE?
Lack of preparation = undesired feelings towards teaching SWD
Physical education training programs struggle with appropriate adapted physical education preparation
Less than 50% of introduction to APE courses taught by APE progressions
what are the 3 models of disability?
Moral, medical, and social
Describe the 3 models of disability
Moral - links disability to character flaws
Medical - Focus on the condition
Social - Part of a person’s identity
what is the difference between Equality vs. Equity
APE should emphasize a ______ rather than a_______
physically active program rather than a sedentary alternative program
where and when did APE begin?
Started with Perkins school for the blind
1838-1840
what is the difference between APA and APE
Adapted physical activity encompasses the total life span, whereas adapted physical education focuses only on ages 0 to 21.
What is Adapted Physical Activity (APA)?
an emerging area of study, which encompasses the comprehensive and interdisciplinary study of physical activity for the education, sport participation, and leisure of individuals with unique needs
before 1900, PE was…
medically orientated, influenced by Swedish gymnastics
what year did AAHPER define APE?
1952
The purpose of APE is to promote….
self-actualization
what are the five content goal areas?
physical fitness,
motor development,
rhythm and dance,
aquatics
games and sports.
What is SHAPE and what do they do?
The Society of health and physical educators, sets the standards for Physical Education
What are the service providers of APE?
teachers, coaches, therapists, paraeducators, volunteers, GPE teachers and CAPE teachers
from 1900-1930s, ape programs shifted from ______ to________
medically oriented to Sport-centered physical education
What is AAHPER?
the American Association for Health, Physical Education and
Recreation (AAHPER), is now known as the Society
of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE)
What is Inclusion?
educating students with disabilities in a general education setting
what are aspects of Inclusion?
all children are educated in the same environment where individual needs are met
everyone belongs, is accepted, respected, supported by all in the school
SWD receive an individualized, appropriate program with aids and services in gen. education environment
Inclusion is compatible with…but it not….
the LRE provisions associated with IDEA, covered by the law
Litigations (court cases) and various federal laws have….
Mandated PE for IWD AGES 3-21
Increased participation in sport
Provided funds for professional preparation and research
Caused a significant move toward inclusion
What does FAPE stand for?
Free and Appropriate public education
when was IDEA last altered?
2004
IDEA specifies related services as required to help a child with disability benefit from special education: T or F
True, but related services are covered if included in IEP
What does FAPE mean?
Under IDEA,
Follows rules and regulations
Completely Free
Appropriate - AGE RELATED
meets Standards of SHAPE
Provided with IEP
IEP should focus on…
students educational needs
present functioning level, objectives,
annual goals,
Define Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
provides that no otherwise qualified person with a disability, solely by reason of that disability, be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance = equal opportunity
Section 504 obligates school districts to….
identify, evaluate, and extend to every qualified student with
a disability (as defined by this act) residing in the
district, a free and appropriate public education,
including modifications, and accommodations.
Section 504 defines someone with a disability as…
Anybody that has a physical or mental disability that substantially limits a major life activity
ADA stands for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
Define ADA
extends civil rights protection in all areas of life
for individuals with disabilities.
requires that community recreational facilities, including health and fitness facilities, be accessible and, where appropriate,
that reasonable accommodations be made for disabled individuals.
What is the Dear Colleague letter?
Gov. accountability office report
SWD participated in athletics at lower rates
Officials and School districts lack info
how does ADA relate to physical activity?
Physical educators must develop and offer programs that allow individuals with disabilities to participate in physical activity and sport experiences within the community.
what is the purpose of section 504
makes sure no individual with a disability is excluded from, denied benefits of, or discriminated against in any programs sponsored by a recipient of federal funds
what is an example of a litigation case?
Endrew v Douglas County School District
Established the standard for special education services for students with disabilities- goals need to be appropriate
