Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

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.

Key Competencies * Concern for Others * Adaptability/Flexibility * Integrity * Dependability * Self Control * Cooperation * Innovation * Persistence * Initiative * Independence

Representative Tasks * Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition. * 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.

Industry

Finance & Insurance, Professional Scientific & Technical Services,

Job Family Education, Training, and Library

Sample Job Titles Adapted Fitness Professional, Adapted Physical Education Aide, Adapted Physical Education or Adapted Physical Activity Specialist, Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Adapted Physical Education Specialist-Workshop Leader, Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Adaptive Physical Education Specialist, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Adaptive Physical Educator, Autism Motor Specialist, Autism Resource and Education Specialist, Autism Spectrum Disorder Education Specialist, Certified Adapted Physical Educator, Certified Adaptive Physical Educator, Developmental Physical Educator, Education Specialist, Movement Education Specialist, Physical Education Provider, Physical Education Specialist, Physical Education Teacher, Physical Education Trainer, School Physical Education Specialist, Services Education Specialist, Student Education Specialist.