Adapted Physical Education Specialists
Adapted Physical Educator, APE Consultant (Adapted Physical Education Consultant), APE Teacher (Adapted Physical Education Teacher), PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher)
What they do:
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.
On the job, you would:
- Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
- Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
- Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
Knowledge
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Math and Science
- psychology
- sociology and anthropology
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Business
- administrative services
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Social
- teaching people how to do something
- understanding people's reactions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Endurance
- exercise for a long time without getting out of breath
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Optimism
- Sincerity
- Adaptability
- Perseverance
- Empathy
- Self-Control
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook Hot Technology
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology
Data base user interface and query software
- Database software
- Student record software
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 4)
bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
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Job Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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