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Uncovering potential
for over 50 years
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A southern California
school and therapy
center for students, ages
six months to 21 years,
who have special needs
in the areas of language,
learning and behavior, as
well as typical peer models
through Grade Six.
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Adapted Physical Education
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The Adapted Physical Education (APE) Department is an integral part of the SLDC program. Our Adapted Physical Education Specialists on staff each have a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree with a California Single Subject Clear Credential in Physical Education with an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential.
 The program is designed to meet the needs of our students through a
comprehensive program of physical education in order to help them
function at their highest possible ability. It is our aim to give each
student the most appropriate instruction by addressing their individual
needs as well as, working with students at their ability level by breaking
down complex movement into simple, attainable parts.
Our APE Department conducts individual/group lessons, which are similar to regular physical education classes. Consultation and collaboration are also a part of our program. Modifications are made to meet individual differences. Our goal is to improve our students’ motor development, social skills and to establish and maintain the skills necessary for a lifetime of physical activity. |
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Adapted
vs.
Adaptive
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In California, the physical education program designed for individuals with disabilities is called adapted physical education. The program is adapted to meet the needs of each student through modifications and accommodations. The student is not required to adapt to the conditions of the program as would be implied with adaptive physical education as in adaptive behaviors.
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Skills
Taught
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- Body Awareness – Spatial Awareness and Balance (Jumper/Bounce House)
- Locomotor Movements – The basic patterns used to travel (walking, running, leaping, hopping, jumping, galloping, sliding, and skipping.)
- Object Control – Eye, hand, and foot coordination and manipulative skills (i.e., soccer, racquet sports and basketball.)
- Perceptual Motor - Any ability or capacity involving the interaction of perception and voluntary movement, typical examples being the ability to play a ball game
- Physical Fitness
- Sport and game skills (i.e., rules, teamwork, turn taking, cooperation.)
- Music and Movement Exploration – improving rhythm by performing various skills and movements to music.
- Recreational Activities – bocce ball, bowling, and shuffle board, etc.
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Specially
designed
programs
include
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Fitness Center
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Fitness Safari
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Other
Programs
Include
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l Bike Program – bike riding safety skills
l Get Up, Get Out, Get Moving – a school wide physical activity program that takes place every morning for 15 minutes incorporating fitness and locomotor skills.
l Take Ten – a ten minute physical activity incorporating aerobics, rhythm and flexibility activities for teachers and therapists to use in their classrooms.
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Resources
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Physical Education
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