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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

Technical Tools

FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Other Technologies

Database softwareEmail softwareIndividualized Educational Program IEP softwareStudent record softwareWeb browser software

Task Statements

20 core · 0 supplemental

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

Education and Training
4.5
Instructing
4.1
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Active Learning
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Psychology
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.9
Writing
3.9
Monitoring
3.9
Judgment and Decision Making
3.9
Service Orientation
3.9
Learning Strategies
3.9
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Coordination
3.5
English Language
3.5
Complex Problem Solving
3.3
Therapy and Counseling
3.1
Systems Evaluation
3.1
Persuasion
3.1

Top Abilities

Ranked by importance score

Oral Expression
4.1
Oral Comprehension
4.0
Problem Sensitivity
3.9
Deductive Reasoning
3.9
Written Expression
3.9
Near Vision
3.9
Written Comprehension
3.9
Speech Clarity
3.8
Speech Recognition
3.8
Fluency of Ideas
3.4
Inductive Reasoning
3.4
Information Ordering
3.3
Originality
3.3
Selective Attention
3.1
Flexibility of Closure
3.1
Far Vision
3.1
Arm-Hand Steadiness
3.0
Static Strength
3.0
Category Flexibility
3.0
Trunk Strength
3.0

Work Activities

Ranked by importance score

Performing General Physical Activities
4.5
Assisting and Caring for Others
4.4
Getting Information
4.1
Developing Objectives and Strategies
4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
4.0
Thinking Creatively
4.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
4.0
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
4.0
Documenting/Recording Information
3.9
Coaching and Developing Others
3.8
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
3.7
Training and Teaching Others
3.6
Handling and Moving Objects
3.6
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
3.6
Developing and Building Teams
3.6
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
3.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
3.5
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
3.5
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
3.4

Education, Training & Experience

Percentage of respondents reporting each level

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's Degree
38%
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 Degree
29%

Related Work Experience

None
29%
Up to and including 1 month
5%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
10%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
33%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
10%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
5%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
5%
Over 10 years
5%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

None
33%
Up to and including 1 month
10%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
19%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
5%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
24%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
5%
Over 10 years
5%

On-the-Job Training

None or short demonstration
19%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
29%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
10%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
19%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
5%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
10%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
5%
Over 10 years
5%