CAPE Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which law ensures that students with disabilities receive equal access to physical education?
- FERPA
- ADA
- Section 504 (Correct answer)
- Title IX
Correct answer: Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 guarantees that individuals with disabilities are not excluded from participating in public education programs, including PE.
Question 2: What is a professional responsibility of adapted physical educators?
- Sharing student files with peers
- Maintaining confidentiality (Correct answer)
- Publishing student assessments
- Allowing unrestricted parental access to all records
Correct answer: Maintaining confidentiality
Maintaining confidentiality is a core ethical responsibility when working with student records and personal information.
Question 3: Why is it important to understand FERPA in educational settings?
- To promote team sports
- To restrict IEP development
- To safeguard student educational records (Correct answer)
- To monitor teacher attendance
Correct answer: To safeguard student educational records
FERPA protects the privacy of student educational records and applies to all schools receiving federal funding.
Question 4: What should an educator do when facing an ethical dilemma in adapted PE?
- Act based on personal opinion
- Follow outdated school customs
- Consult the code of ethics and seek support (Correct answer)
- Ignore the situation
Correct answer: Consult the code of ethics and seek support
Consulting the professional code of ethics and seeking guidance from supervisors ensures responsible decision-making.
Question 5: Which law prohibits discrimination based on disability in all public services?
- IDEA
- ADA (Correct answer)
- ESSA
- HIPAA
Correct answer: ADA
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ensures individuals with disabilities have equal access to public services, including education and recreation.
Question 6: What is one way a professional can ensure ethical behavior in their teaching practice?
- Avoid collaboration
- Rely on outdated practices
- Engage in ongoing professional development (Correct answer)
- Ignore new policies
Correct answer: Engage in ongoing professional development
Engaging in ongoing professional development helps educators stay updated on best practices and ethical standards.
CAPE Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities
Which law ensures that students with disabilities receive equal access to physical education?