General Discussions

Discover standout Adapted PE innovations that enhance student engagement and inclusivity in the classroom.

Meet Nicole McCoy, a C.A.P.E. certified Adapted Physical Education teacher from Pennsylvania who primarily teaches at the Middle and High School levels. Nicole works with students in self-contained Autistic Support, Life Skills, and Multiple Disability classrooms, while also supporting students included in General PE. As the head coach of her school’s Unified Track and Field program for six years, she is deeply passionate about making physical activity accessible! For her amazing APE resources, visit her contributions to Just Adapt It here …

A website created by Nick Casal (UG at SUNY Brockport). The site is full of helpful resources that PE teachers can use to better include students with disabilities in their classes. It’s a great tool for anyone looking to make their PE programs more accessible! Check out the website here

https://justadaptit.com/ncpeid-advocacy-episode-1-adapted-vs-adaptive-physical-education/

Greetings! I’m Melissa Bittner, the NCPEID Policy and Advocacy Chair, and this is part of our weekly series on dispelling myths, strengthening advocacy, and sharing essential information about adapted physical education.

This week, we’re starting with terminology, because the words we use directly impact the services students receive.

Adapted vs. Adaptive—What’s the Difference?

At first glance, adapted and adaptive may seem interchangeable. But in the context of physical education for students with disabilities, the distinction is critical.