{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:14.613Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-2059.01","title":"Adapted Physical Education Specialists","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":5,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers adapted physical education practice in K–12 public and special education settings, spanning individual student instruction, IEP collaboration, program design, and district-level leadership for students with a full range of physical, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Adapted physical education techniques — apply foundational methods under direct supervision to support students with disabilities in a structured school gymnasium setting.","Instructional techniques — adjust basic delivery approaches to match the age and skill levels of students as directed by a supervising specialist in an inclusive PE environment.","Student physical progress — conduct initial assessments using standardized protocols under mentorship to identify gross motor skill baselines in a special education program.","Positive behavioral feedback — deliver structured verbal reinforcement to individual students to encourage participation and build confidence during adapted PE sessions.","Classroom behavior standards — implement established routines and safety protocols to maintain an orderly and effective learning environment under supervisor guidance.","Adapted PE service documentation — record student goals and session observations using word processing and spreadsheet software as part of an IEP-aligned reporting process.","Screening instruments — assist a lead specialist in administering placement screenings to identify students appropriate for adapted physical education programs.","Gross and perceptual motor skill activities — facilitate introductory exercises targeting foundational movement competencies for students with orthopedic or intellectual disabilities.","Professional knowledge — demonstrate graduate-level understanding of psychology and therapy principles when planning entry-level adapted PE lesson components.","Communication tools — use electronic mail and internet browser software to coordinate with supervising educators and access current adapted PE resources and research."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Adapted instructional techniques — independently design and deliver age-differentiated physical education lessons for students across a range of disability profiles in a public school setting.","Individual and small-group instruction — facilitate targeted adapted PE sessions aligned to each student's IEP goals with reduced oversight in a self-contained or resource room environment.","Student skill development — implement multi-session progressions in gross motor, perceptual motor, and sport skills for students with autism or traumatic brain injury in a district program.","Physical fitness goals — monitor and adjust student exercise programming routinely to address individualized physical needs identified through ongoing assessment data.","Safe learning environments — maintain consistent behavioral standards and proactively manage safety considerations for students with varied physical and cognitive needs across multiple class settings.","Assessment data analysis — use database and spreadsheet software to analyze student progress data and generate reports that inform instructional adjustments within an adapted PE program.","Placement recommendations — contribute informed recommendations to multidisciplinary IEP teams regarding student eligibility and placement in adapted physical education services.","Positive student engagement — apply motivational strategies grounded in social perceptiveness and empathy to foster student appreciation for physical activity across disability categories.","Collaborative communication — coordinate with general education PE teachers, paraprofessionals, and therapists using presentation and office suite tools to align student support strategies.","Learning strategies — select and apply evidence-based instructional approaches tailored to diverse learning profiles for students with intellectual disabilities or multiple disabling conditions."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Adapted PE program implementation — autonomously design, deliver, and evaluate comprehensive adapted physical education programs across the full disability spectrum served by a district's special education division.","Complex student assessment — conduct multidimensional physical and motor assessments for students with severe or multiple disabilities and translate findings into individualized, measurable IEP goals.","Non-routine instructional problem-solving — apply critical thinking and inductive reasoning to develop novel instructional modifications when standard adapted PE techniques are insufficient for an atypical student profile.","Perceptual and gross motor curricula — construct developmentally sequenced curricula targeting sport achievement, fitness, and motor skill domains for heterogeneous groups with orthopedic or neurological impairments.","Student-centered feedback systems — design and implement structured positive reinforcement frameworks that sustain motivation and self-efficacy across long-term adapted PE service delivery.","IEP contribution and advocacy — lead the adapted PE component of IEP development meetings, providing expert written and oral input grounded in assessment data and therapeutic knowledge.","Behavioral environment management — establish and sustain proactive, student-responsive behavioral frameworks that ensure physical safety and maximize instructional time for high-need populations.","Program data systems — develop and maintain comprehensive student-record databases and progress-monitoring tools that support compliance with federal and state special education mandates.","Interdisciplinary collaboration — serve as the authoritative adapted PE resource for school psychologists, occupational therapists, and physicians in coordinating holistic student support plans.","Professional literature application — critically evaluate emerging research in adapted physical education and systematically integrate validated practices into ongoing instructional refinement."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["District-wide adapted PE framework — lead the design and implementation of a systemic adapted physical education curriculum aligned to IDEA requirements across all schools and disability populations in a large district.","Specialist development and mentorship — direct the professional growth of emerging and developing adapted PE specialists through structured coaching, observation, and evidence-based feedback at an organizational scale.","Program evaluation and systems improvement — conduct comprehensive evaluations of district adapted PE programs using systems-evaluation methods to identify gaps and drive continuous quality improvement.","Strategic placement policy — establish district-level screening, eligibility, and placement protocols that ensure equitable, legally compliant access to adapted physical education services for all qualifying students.","Organizational advocacy and leadership — represent adapted physical education interests to school boards, district administrators, and state education agencies, influencing policy decisions that affect students with disabilities.","Cross-agency partnership development — forge and sustain formal partnerships with university programs, community health organizations, and rehabilitation agencies to expand adapted PE resources and expertise.","Professional standards authorship — author district or statewide competency standards, curriculum guides, and best-practice publications that elevate the field of adapted physical education.","Budget and resource stewardship — oversee the allocation of departmental budgets, technology infrastructure, and staff resources to sustain and scale high-quality adapted PE services across a diverse student population.","Equity and inclusion strategy — develop and institutionalize policies that eliminate systemic barriers to participation in physical education for students with the most significant disabilities in general and specialized settings.","Research translation and knowledge leadership — lead applied research initiatives or pilot programs, translating findings into actionable district strategies and presenting outcomes at state or national professional conferences."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}