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Also called adapted physical activity specialist, adaptive pe specialist, adaptive physical education specialist and ape specialist.
$76,580
Median pay a year
33,930
People do this work
6
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Adapted Physical Education Specialist
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Summary
Adapted Physical Education Specialist providing individualized instruction to children and adults with exceptional physical needs, focusing on improving physical fitness and gross motor skills through tailored techniques and collaborative activities
Experience
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Adapted instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students
Instructed students using adapted physical education techniques to improve physical fitness and gross motor skills
Provided individual or small group instruction in adapted physical education to meet students' physical needs
Established and maintained standards of behavior to create safe and effective learning environments
Assessed students' physical progress and needs to tailor adapted physical education services
Collaborated with educational personnel to provide inclusive activities for children with disabilities
Maintained thorough student records to document attendance and progress while ensuring confidentiality
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
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Adapted instructional techniques for students' needsInstructed students in adapted physical education techniquesProvided individual instruction to meet physical goalsEstablished standards of behavior for effective learningAssessed students' physical progress and needsCollaborated with staff to create inclusive programs
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Adapted instructional techniques to accommodate individual student needs, enhancing their physical fitness and skill development.
Provided personalized instruction to help students achieve specific physical goals, fostering their growth and confidence.
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Show what improved in students' skills or fitness after your adaptations.
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Adapted instructional techniques to accommodate individual student needs, resulting in improved coordination and balance.
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Students showed better coordination and balanceMany improved their overall fitness levelsMost gained confidence in their abilities
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Mention how students' confidence or skills changed because of your instruction.
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Provided personalized instruction to help students achieve specific physical goals, fostering their growth and confidence.
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Students became more willing to participate in activitiesMany developed a love for physical educationMost improved their teamwork and social skills
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Assessing educational needs
Teaching physical education
Determining operational compliance
Evaluating educational programs
Administering tests
Establishing student policies
Developing student programs
Attending training sessions
Maintaining student records
Documenting lesson plans
Modifying teaching methods
Discussing problems with supervisors
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What an Adapted Physical Education Specialist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does an Adapted Physical Education Specialist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$60,930
Median
$76,580
75th percentile
$99,690
About 33,930 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AL
$37,590
$49,520
$77,170
AR
$51,860
$61,690
$72,630
AZ
$55,290
$59,500
$81,940
CA
$82,090
$103,050
$120,860
CO
$53,760
$79,290
$92,510
CT
$45,920
$61,480
$79,580
DC
$63,600
$71,130
$78,740
DE
$75,040
$85,040
$96,090
FL
$53,100
$68,690
$79,060
GA
$61,740
$76,130
$92,300
IA
$56,100
$71,050
$80,800
IL
$51,420
$64,850
$79,110
IN
$55,350
$60,920
$64,260
KY
$51,740
$63,140
$75,080
LA
$52,790
$61,170
$63,670
MA
$65,610
$78,440
$96,370
MD
$64,410
$76,100
$100,370
ME
$52,490
$56,780
$81,330
MI
$62,060
$78,540
$85,470
MN
$62,350
$69,470
$80,900
MO
$46,220
$49,610
$66,700
MS
$28,690
$46,700
$64,230
NC
$60,040
$65,170
$74,890
ND
$58,080
$61,500
$67,980
NE
$46,130
$59,760
$78,850
NH
$55,570
$66,670
$74,190
NJ
$62,910
$71,110
$79,770
NM
$86,520
$86,520
$107,250
NV
$54,800
$64,410
$78,710
NY
$58,690
$65,970
$81,570
OH
$39,210
$51,230
$74,700
OR
$71,280
$82,240
$95,890
PA
$57,910
$76,530
$97,760
PR
$50,880
$51,920
$58,200
RI
$62,800
$80,080
$83,300
TN
$61,030
$63,300
$76,670
TX
$50,590
$65,710
$71,500
UT
$60,400
$67,860
$85,650
VA
$60,830
$77,280
$105,130
VT
$45,140
$46,980
$57,180
WA
$63,820
$76,790
$90,270
WI
$50,420
$66,910
$79,320
WV
$32,830
$39,920
$49,400
Other names
Other names for this job
adapted physical activity specialist, adaptive pe specialist, adaptive physical education specialist, ape specialist, autism motor specialist, dape specialist, developmental adapted physical education specialist, movement education specialist, adapted fitness professional, adapted pe teacher, adapted physical education teacher, adapted physical educator.
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