Using Technology in the Adapted Health and Physical Education Classroom

By: Will Brown

Goal

To offer equipment and software that will enhance an adapted student’s experience and maximize student learning in physical education

Why is Adapted Physical Education Important

Physical Education helps all students improve on the quality of their life

Successful Adapted PE can lead to increased confidence and self esteem in students.

The increased self-esteem can lead to success in other curriculum areas

Baseball Set for Adapted Physical Education

AAASP Adapted Baseball Set Includes Ball that beeps, bases that beep,

customized bats, highlighted baselines. Cost: $1,595.00 Source: http://www.flaghouse.com/AAASP-

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Baseball Set for Adapted Physical Education

Purpose: Provides modifications that make baseball safe, fun

Increases the chance for success for all students

Beeps are designed to help visually impaired students

Adapted Basketball Hoop

• Flaghouse™ Adapted Basketball Goal

• Adjustable Basketball goal with lower height and multiple goals

• Cost: $139.95

• Source: http://www.flaghouse.com/Adjustable-Multi-Ring-Basketball-Stand-item-38454

Adapted Basketball Hoop

Purpose: This adjustable hoop allows for students of all skill levels to practice the mechanics of shooting on a basketball goal.

The adjustable height also makes it possible for a student who may be in a wheelchair to shoot at the goal as well.

The multiple hoops provide the opportunity for multiple students to use the goal at once.

Multi-Purpose Play Balls

Rainbow® Coated-Foam Ball Two Pack Total of 24 multi-colored balls. Durable and able to be

used in a variety of activities. Cost: $ 399.00 for a set of 24 includes large mesh

carrying bag Source: http://

www.gophersport.com/item/pe-equip-balls-foam/rainbow-coated-foam-ball-pack-two

Multi-Purpose Play Balls

Purpose: Safe Balls that are durable and can be used in a variety of activities

Multiple colors make it easy for a child to find a ball of their favorite color. Studies show that children with behavioral disabilities are more likely to participate when they find an object they like.

All students may use these balls and the included carrying bag allows the balls to be protected when not in use.

Adapted Bowling Ramp • ASE 3 Piece Steel

Bowling Ramp

• Bowling Ramp that provides accessibility to students who use a wheel chair

• Cost: $99.00

• Source: http://www.adaptivesportsequipment.com/product-p/w9972.htm

Adapted Bowling Ramp

Purpose: Provide students with wheelchairs accessibility to bowl and practice rolling a ball.

Adapted PE Software

School Rules! Volume 1 CD-ROM Interactive program that teaches children

various behavioral and social skills including communication and personal hygiene

Cost: $89.99 Source: http://www.socialskillbuilder.com/social-

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Adapted PE Software

Purpose: To provide students with behavioral disabilities, with technology to help improve their PE experience and overall health.

It also provides student with behavioral disabilities a way of learning how to properly communicate with others

This CD-ROM can be used with students of all abilities as a way of learning necessary life skills.

Conclusion

The items listed in this presentation provide a clear opportunity to offer students with disabilities a quality and well rounded physical education experience

Students without special needs could benefit from most if not all of the items listed.

Finally, the items listed were durable and if purchased would benefit the school for years to come!