PEP 445: Adapted PE Test 1

Front: Describe the historical treatment of individuals with disabilities.
Back: Historically, individuals with disabilities faced exclusion from education and society. Over time, laws and advocacy led to inclusion, promoting equal rights and access to education and sports.

Front: Define adapted physical education (APE).
Back: APE is a modified PE program designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they have access to physical activity suited to their abilities.

Front: Define physical education (PE).
Back: PE is a general curriculum that promotes physical fitness, motor skills, and healthy living for all students.

Front: Define adapted sport.
Back: Adapted sport refers to competitive or recreational sports modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Front: What is “person-first” language?
Back: Person-first language emphasizes the individual before the disability, e.g., "a student with autism" instead of "an autistic student."

Front: What are categorical and noncategorical approaches to identifying disabilities?
Back:

• Categorical: Identifies individuals by specific disability (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy).

  • Pros: Helps allocate resources and services.

  • Cons: Can lead to labeling and stigma.

• Noncategorical: Focuses on functional needs rather than diagnosis.

  • Pros: Individualized approach.

  • Cons: May lack specific resources.

Front: Key aspects of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (PL 93-112)?
Back: Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in federally funded programs, ensuring equal access to education and employment.

Front: Major implications of PL 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act)?
Back:

• Guarantees FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education).

• Mandates LRE (Least Restrictive Environment).

• Requires IEPs (Individualized Education Programs).

• Includes IFSPs (Individualized Family Service Plans).

Front: Placement options under PL 94-142?
Back:

• General education with support.

• Resource room.

• Special education classroom.

• Separate school or homebound instruction.

Front: Major implications of PL 101-476 (IDEA) and its reauthorizations (1997, 2004)?
Back:

• Renamed to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

• Emphasized transition services.

• Expanded eligibility categories.

Front: Difference between disability and handicap?
Back:

• Disability: A physical or mental impairment.

• Handicap: A disadvantage imposed by society or environment.

Front: Who is eligible for APE services under IDEA?
Back: Children in the 13 disability categories, including autism, orthopedic impairments, intellectual disabilities, and visual impairments.

Front: Major areas covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Back:

1. Employment – Equal job opportunities.

2. Public accommodations – Accessibility in businesses and facilities.

3. Public transportation – Accessible buses, trains, etc.

4. Telecommunications – Services for individuals with hearing/speech impairments.

Front: Goals of an Adapted Physical Education (APE) program?
Back: Provide equal opportunities for physical activity, improve motor skills, and promote lifelong fitness for individuals with disabilities.

Front: Placement options for students in PE/APE?
Back:

• Full inclusion in general PE.

• Modified general PE.

• Separate APE classes.

• Community-based programs.

Front: Assessment tools for students in APE?
Back:

• TGMD (Test of Gross Motor Development)

• Brockport Physical Fitness Test

• Aquatic Checklist

Front: Steps in the assessment cycle for APE?
Back:

1. Assess student skills.

2. Determine PLP (Present Level of Performance).

3. Develop IEP (goals and objectives).

4. Assess progress over time.

Front: Purpose of an IEP?
Back: An individualized plan outlining goals, services, and accommodations for a student with disabilities.

Front: Who is on the IEP team?
Back:

• Parents

• Special/general education teachers

• APE teacher (if applicable)

• School psychologist

• Administrator

• Student (if appropriate)

Front: What is transition in special education?
Back: The process of preparing students with disabilities for post-school life, including work, independent living, and further education.

Front: At what age does transition planning begin under IDEA?
Back: Age 16 (or younger if needed).

Front: What is a transition plan?
Back: A section of the IEP outlining goals and services to help students move into adulthood.

Front: What is an ecological inventory?
Back: A method of assessing a student's environment to determine necessary skills for independence.

Front: What is the functional approach in transition planning?
Back: Focuses on teaching practical life skills to enhance independence.

Front: What is the Premack principle?
Back: A behavior management strategy where a preferred activity is used as a reward for completing a less preferred task.

Front: What is a behavioral contract?
Back: A written agreement outlining expected behaviors and consequences/rewards.

Front: What is a token economy?
Back: A system where students earn tokens for positive behavior, which can be exchanged for rewards.

Front: What is time-out in behavior management?
Back: A discipline strategy where a student is temporarily removed from a situation to decrease negative behavior.