Servicing Students With Disabilities in Physical Education

diverse environments

sports & activities signs

grading students

inclusive pe

importance of sensory integration

fitness exercise videos

aerobic exercise

beginner exercise

beginner exercise 2

keep fit while you sit

core exercises

strength training

balance exercises

flexibility exercises

stretches

warm-up

push-ups

​seated row

management of pe

camp abilities

Students with Multiple and Profound Disabilities

modified equipment

papi i-sapi

swing golf

scarf flyer

bubble tennis

skee bounce

fish bowling

homework

bell cricket

batting structure

soccer pass

hockey strike

passing ramp

overcomer equipment

make striking extender

d.i.y. bow & arrow

d.i.y. archery stand

d.i.y. kicker

hoop shot

counting cardio

mirror mirror game

short station work

physical literacy

capture the treasure
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This fun game is similar to capture the flag, but for students of all levels and abilities, including those in wheelchairs. It gives students a chance to work on directional cues, mobility skills, and orientation skills, while having the opportunity to maneuver around in an open space. The skills worked on within this activity are directly related to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education National Standards, the Perkins School for the Blind Adapted Physical Education Curriculum and components of the Expanded Core Curriculum.

Materials: 

  • Cones (tall)
  • Small balls in colors that contrast with the cones
  • Playground-sized balls made of soft rubber
  • Favorite or preferred object – could be a toy or a radio – something that makes sound
Procedure: 

There are two teams: one defends the treasure while the other tries to win it. As few as two kids may play this game. The defending team has a playground ball which it uses to try and hit the other team. The other team tries to get all the small balls off of the cones without getting hit to win the treasure. Each time they are hit with the playground ball, one small ball must be replaced on a cone.

  • Set up cones around the room, each with a small ball in a contrasting color placed on top.
  • Defending team has playground balls for throwing.
  • Capturing team moves around the space trying to remove all the small balls from the cones without getting hit by a defensive team ball.
  • When all small balls are off the cones, the capturing team gets the treasure.
Variations: 

Use cones of differing sizes to challenge students with some vision or more mobility skills.

Hint: To prevent the throwing of the small balls, tell students to take the small balls and place them on the floor away from the playing area.

beanbag toss activity
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This activity teaches the student throwing skills, for use on the playground or in sport or exercise activities. Lessons include Orientation and Mobility, Adapted Physical Education, and Early Cognitive Skills.

Materials: 

Beanbags, auditory sound source (radio, wind-up toy, ticking clock or timer), empty plastic soda bottles, empty cereal boxes, paper bags

Procedure: 

  • Ask the student to sit comfortably on the floor.
  • Give the student a beanbag and ask her to throw it at a target.
o    If the student has vision, use a brightly colored, large target.

o    If the student is totally blind, provide a sound source behind or as the target.

  • The target can be something to knock over such as empty plastic soda bottles, empty cereal boxes or paper bags.
  • Provide assistance as needed.​
Variations: 
  • Vary distance from the target.
  • Vary the position of the student: sitting, kneeling, standing.
  • Vary throwing materials: beanbags, stuffed animals and balls.
  • Ask the student to throw underhand and overhand.
Hint: Perform the activities on a safe surface, such as an exercise mat, and guard against the student falling or bumping into objects. Caution against knocking over or hitting items or other students in the play area with the beanbag.