Adaptations for Physical Activities
Understanding that quality adapted physical education involves "adapting, modifying, and changing" a physical activity so it is as appropriate for the person with a disability (or anyone for that matter), we are providing numerous ways that some sports and activities can be modified and/or changed. The goal is to have an activity where all students can be successful. Check out this great Best Practice called: Disability Awareness in Physical Activity Best Practice Idea.
| Excerpts from the PE Central Book entitled: Teachers Survival Guide Book by Dr. Christine Stopka (Purchase Book) View Table of Contents |
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| 1. Volleyball Excerpt (PDF) | 2. Soccer Excerpt (PDF) |
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Equipment: Larger/lighter bat |
Rules Prompts, Cues: Demonstrate/model activity |
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Boundary/Playing Field: Decrease distance |
Actions: Change locomotor patterns |
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Time: Vary the tempo |
Bowling Simplify/reduce the number of steps |
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Basketball
Use various size balls (size, weight, texture, color) |
Golf Use a club with a larger head |
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Soccer Use walking instead of running |
Softball Use velcro balls and mitts |
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Volleyball Use larger, lighter, softer, bright colored balls |
Tennis Use larger, lighter balls |

