# Adapted Physical Education Specialists > 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. - Code: 25-2059.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-2059) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 20 tasks (20 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-2059.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-2059.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students. Core task · Task 17016 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 2. Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement. Core task · Task 17018 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 3. Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals. Core task · Task 17006 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 4. Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education. Core task · Task 17005 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 5. Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning. Core task · Task 17011 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 6. Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition. Core task · Task 17017 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 7. Assess students' physical progress or needs. Core task · Task 17014 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 8. Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs. Core task · Task 17013 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 9. Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services. Core task · Task 17010 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 10. Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities. Core task · Task 21186 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 11. Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records. Core task · Task 17008 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 12. Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance. Core task · Task 17015 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 13. Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators. Core task · Task 17012 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 14. Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities. Core task · Task 17004 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 15. Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development. Core task · Task 17002 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 16. Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students. Core task · Task 17007 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 17. Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education. Core task · Task 17003 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 18. Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations. Core task · Task 17000 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 19. Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures. Core task · Task 17001 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 20. Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids. 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