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Adapted Physical Education Specialists
25-2059.01·Educational Instruction and Library·Job Zone 5
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.
20Tasks
11Tech Skills
6Technical Tools
Technology Skills
11 technologies · 6 technical tools
Technology Skills
Technical Tools
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Other Technologies
Database softwareEmail softwareIndividualized Educational Program IEP softwareStudent record softwareWeb browser software
Task Statements
20 core · 0 supplemental
Task Statements
Core Tasks
- Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
- Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
- Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
- Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
- Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
- Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
- Assess students' physical progress or needs.
- Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
- Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
- Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
- Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
- Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
- Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
- Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
- Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
- Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
- Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
- Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
Top Skills
Ranked by importance score
Top Skills
Education and Training4.5
Instructing4.1
Active Listening4.0
Speaking4.0
Active Learning4.0
Social Perceptiveness4.0
Psychology3.9
Critical Thinking3.9
Writing3.9
Monitoring3.9
Judgment and Decision Making3.9
Service Orientation3.9
Learning Strategies3.9
Reading Comprehension3.9
Coordination3.5
English Language3.5
Complex Problem Solving3.3
Therapy and Counseling3.1
Systems Evaluation3.1
Persuasion3.1
Top Abilities
Ranked by importance score
Top Abilities
Oral Expression4.1
Oral Comprehension4.0
Problem Sensitivity3.9
Deductive Reasoning3.9
Written Expression3.9
Near Vision3.9
Written Comprehension3.9
Speech Clarity3.8
Speech Recognition3.8
Fluency of Ideas3.4
Inductive Reasoning3.4
Information Ordering3.3
Originality3.3
Selective Attention3.1
Flexibility of Closure3.1
Far Vision3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness3.0
Static Strength3.0
Category Flexibility3.0
Trunk Strength3.0
Work Activities
Ranked by importance score
Work Activities
Performing General Physical Activities4.5
Assisting and Caring for Others4.4
Getting Information4.1
Developing Objectives and Strategies4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.0
Thinking Creatively4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work4.0
Documenting/Recording Information3.9
Coaching and Developing Others3.8
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates3.7
Training and Teaching Others3.6
Handling and Moving Objects3.6
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events3.6
Developing and Building Teams3.6
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.4
Education, Training & Experience
Percentage of respondents reporting each level
Education, Training & Experience
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree38%
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master.33%
Master's Degree29%
Related Work Experience
None29%
Up to and including 1 month5%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months10%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year33%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years10%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years5%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years5%
Over 10 years5%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
None33%
Up to and including 1 month10%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months19%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months5%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year24%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years5%
Over 10 years5%
On-the-Job Training
None or short demonstration19%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month29%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months10%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months19%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year5%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years10%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years5%
Over 10 years5%