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Adapted Physical Education Specialists: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
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.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 17017 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
Core · Task 17005 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
Core · Task 17006 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
Core · Task 17018 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
Core · Task 17002 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
Core · Task 17010 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
Core · Task 17011 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
Core · Task 21186 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
Core · Task 17016 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
Core · Task 17013 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
Core · Task 17008 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
Core · Task 17007 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
Core · Task 17014 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Assess students' physical progress or needs.
Core · Task 17004 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
Core · Task 24024 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Discuss with education professionals the physical abilities or disabilities of students and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
Core · Task 17012 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
Core · Task 17003 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
Core · Task 17000 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
Core · Task 17001 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
Core · Task 17009 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
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