APE, adapted physical education, is a fun and engaging way to learn to move, to play games, to learn how to take turns, and improve stamina, endurance, balance, strength, and coordination skills. APE can easily be completed at home since the basis of it is movement, fitness, and playing games. Our learners can practice skills by walking, running, playing hopscotch, jumping on a trampoline, playing catch, swimming, riding a bike, hitting a ball off a tee or really any other creative activity that gets them moving and excited! Don’t feel limited to a typical definition of an activity as it’s about moving and having fun – “volleyball” can be played with a balloon and just trying to keep it from hitting the ground; balance practiced through “the floor is lava.” You can even have your learners design their own fun game to get them moving.
So what are you waiting for – Time to get up and moving!
For some additional more traditional inspiration, here are resources that may help build your program at home:
Teacher’s toolbox APE resource
WVU at Home APE resource