Ten Adapted Physical Education Resources
AAPHERD (manual)The purpose of this manual is to assist parents, educators, administrators, professionals, students, and other interested parties in finding resources related to adapted physical education. All resources culminated in this document are linked to the internet. It is the goal of the authors to facilitate the research of those interested in the field by compiling many links into one valuable resource.
PE Central
Tool for teachers to find activities for their students with or without disabilites and gives great suggestions of modified equipment.
APENS
The mission of APENS is to promote the fifteen Adapted Physical Education Standards and national certification exam.
The goal of APENS is to promote a nationally certified Adapted Physical Educator (CAPE) – the one qualified person who can make meaningful decisions for children with disabilities in physical education – within every school district in the country.
SPAN Advocacy
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, provides parents with tools and activities, techniquies, and strategies for their children who have disabilities.
Video on activities for students with visual impairments
Physical Activity for Elementary Age Children With Visual Impairments, Blindness or Deaf-Blindness
Gives ideas of activities that are appropriate for students with visual limitations, blind or deaf.
Autism Speaks
Resource for parents to find information about autism, activities in surrounding areas, and screenings.
A resource for cerebral palsy and activities, equipment, literature and support networks
Down Syndrome
A place to learn about your child with down syndrome, connect to other parents and families as well as find support as your child grows up.
Spina Bifida
A tool to find the research and connect with other families connected to Spina Bifida
Emotionally Disturbed
A place where teachers, families can find information and check in with other families to discuss and give support.
