APE Curriculum Design & Program Planning

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in Adaptive Physical Education?

Accepted Answer

To outline measurable annual goals and services tailored to the student's unique needs

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To document a student's medical history and physical limitations

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To replace the general physical education curriculum entirely

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To satisfy state reporting requirements for special education funding

Question 2

Which curriculum model is MOST appropriate for designing APE programs for students with severe or multiple disabilities?

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Ecological/functional curriculum model

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Developmental curriculum model

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Sport education model

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Movement education model

Question 3

When writing annual goals for an APE student's IEP, which characteristic is MOST essential?

Accepted Answer

Goals must be measurable and based on the student's present level of performance

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Goals should reference grade-level physical education standards

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Goals should be identical to those of non-disabled peers in the same grade

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Goals must be approved by the school district's physical education coordinator

Question 4

What does 'ecological validity' mean in the context of APE curriculum design?

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Designing curriculum activities that reflect the real environments where skills will be used

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Ensuring that all physical activities take place outdoors in natural environments

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Using environmentally friendly equipment and materials in physical education

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Adapting activities to comply with environmental health and safety regulations

Question 5

Which factor should be considered FIRST when developing an APE program for a new student?

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Conducting a comprehensive assessment to determine present levels of performance

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Reviewing available adaptive equipment in the gymnasium

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Consulting with the student's classroom teacher about behavioral concerns

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Reviewing the student's previous physical education grades

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the 'top-down' curriculum model in APE?

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Beginning with age-appropriate activities from the environment and teaching needed sub-skills

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Starting with prerequisite developmental skills and progressing toward complex activities

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Using district-level standards to guide individual student goals

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Having administrators set program priorities before teachers plan lessons

Question 7

How is a 'present level of performance' (PLOP) BEST used in APE program planning?

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As the baseline from which annual goals and instructional objectives are developed

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As a comparison to determine whether the student qualifies for special education

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As a final report of student achievement to share with parents at year end

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As a ranking system to place students in the appropriate physical education class