Using AT to provide quality time Physical Education Using AT to provide quality time

Emily Klein kleiemil@isu.edu eklein@dcsd.k12.nv.us Adapted Physical Education Specialist and Special Education Teacher Douglas County School District Minden, NV Direct, Consult, and Recreation Services Blessed wife of 12 years and mother to my almost 3 year old!

Did you know? Obesity rates for adults with disabilities are 58% higher than for adults without disabilities and obesity rates for children with disabilities are 38% higher than for children without disabilities (CDC, 2014). 20% of children 10 through 17 years of age who have special health care needs are obese compared with 15% of children of the same ages without special health care needs Physical Education (PE) is the main source of physical activity and the development of physical skills for many children and youth (Bailey, 2006; Burgeson, 2004). PE is the only subject that is explicitly stated in the IDEA (2004).

APE in the United States Only 14 states have established certifications or endorsements for adapted physical education (APE) teacher (2000) Idaho 15,040 students need APE services, however there are only 24 APE teachers hired and only 121 students getting served (2000) Nevada 16, 732 students need APE services, however there are only 39 APE teachers hired and only 122 students getting served (2000)

AT for PE According to many sources AT is the missing piece and answer to quality PE for students with disabilities. Tools to help your Physical Education teacher provide quality PE to your students with disabilities. Tools to provide and use movement as a modification in the gen. ed. and sped classrooms. Adapting PE/CCSS standards with AT Collaborating and incorporating PT goals into PE.

AT for Elementary Students Word walls and other visuals in the PE classroom Word walls Heartbeat of education We like to move it move it Components of fitness Picture books and visual schedules Swim book Visual schedule & Instructional cards http://www.sparklebox.co.uk/1106-1110/sb1107.html#.VHkB8jCJOuY Visuals using google images, board maker, or “Exercise Buddy” Wall, line, or teacher support (wall push ups, balance) Yoga straps Balloons or larger size balls http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432486370440896577/

AT for Elementary cont. large bats Bright objects Rock climbing guides http://www.flaghouse.com/IT-ROCKS-Set-item-11472 Wii to practice baseball, bowling, tennis, golf etc. swings The student’s body http://www.pinterest.com/pin/432486370441335843/ Noodles

AT for Secondary Students Physical supports: aqua belts, noodles, kick boards, T’s Velcro straps clear tactile markings Adapted cardio machines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSJ3AE7Z5Oo Braille mats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPzXJ3Nqi-k The student’s body (strength training) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uInYl8qgM3k Exercise/stability balls

AT for secondary students cont. Heart rate apps https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=si.modula.android.instant heartrate&hl=en Activity logs http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=8770#.VHkM5zCJOuZ Ringing balls Athletic wheelchairs Walking sticks as guides in the pool and other unique environments Wheelchair nets http://www.flaghouse.com/AAASP-Wheelchair-Team-Goal-item-11977 Bowling ramps Edmodo Large disc http://www.flaghouse.com/Monster-Flying-Disc-item-15436 Hoola hoops for basketball

Bringing AT in the classroom to provide movement: Activity breaks (brain gym) Stability balls (may need a box) Yoga activities for calming/relaxation Student’s body: writing out words in the air Content relays http://www.pinterest.com/pin/463026405412033473/ Flexible seating

Mental breaks and replacement strategies. Step ups, push-ups etc. For skip counting or time. Mental “trips” to get into the “green” zone/ready to learn. Outside games and reading .

AT for PE literacy Prezi’s 5 components of fitness Complementary videos the ABC’s of yoga http://www.pinterest.com/pin/349873464773655524/ Natural reader and other supporting programs used in the gen. ed. classroom Food groups and working on IEP goals such as greater than/less than, shapes, colors, hopping, skipping etc.

Collaboration Collaborate with the PE teacher to bring quality PE to students with disabilities Article https://pespedadvocate.weebly.com/ Collaborate with the Physical Therapist balancing activities tape stability balls strength training activities exercise balls Body Collaborate with physical therapist to incorporate IEP goals into PE.