Which program is designed for students with disabilities who may not safely engage in regular physical education activities?

• A. IFSPs
• B. Adapted Physical Education
• C. Accommodations
• D. IEP Teams

Answer: (B)

Adapted Physical Education provides a specially designed physical education program for students whose needs are such that they cannot safely participate in standard PE activities. It ensures safe, meaningful participation by adjusting activities, equipment, rules, and the environment, with goals tailored to the individual’s abilities. APE is delivered by trained physical education professionals and is addressed in the student’s IEP, with progress monitored over time. For example, a student with a mobility impairment might use modified equipment and smaller group activities to work on motor skills, while a student with medical restrictions might follow a graded activity plan.

By contrast, IFSPs are used for infants and toddlers and focus on early intervention services; accommodations are supports within a general PE setting rather than a separate program; and IEP Teams refers to the group that develops the plan, not the program itself.