CAPE CAPE Curriculum Design & Adapted Activities

Question 1

Which curricular model focuses on functional, community-based skills to prepare students with severe disabilities for adult life?

Accepted Answer

Ecological/functional curriculum model

Answer

The ecological/functional model targets real-life skills performed in natural community environments, prioritizing independence and participation.

Question 2

What does the term 'task analysis' mean in adapted physical education curriculum planning?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a skill into sequential, teachable sub-steps

Answer

Task analysis breaks a complex motor skill into a sequence of smaller, learnable steps to facilitate systematic instruction.

Question 3

Which activity modification strategy reduces the size of the playing area to make a game more accessible?

Accepted Answer

Space modification

Answer

Space modification involves adjusting the playing field, court, or area dimensions to match students' movement capabilities.

Question 4

In a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which principle addresses providing multiple means of action and expression?

Accepted Answer

Action & Expression

Answer

UDL's Action & Expression principle allows students to demonstrate learning through varied means such as verbal, written, or physical responses.

Question 5

Which approach to game design uses progressive levels so students can participate at their appropriate skill level?

Accepted Answer

Multi-level games

Answer

Multi-level games present the same activity at varying difficulty levels so students of differing abilities can participate simultaneously.

(CAPE) Certified Adapted Physical Educator Practice Test