Adapted Physical Education Transition
Program
Mary Alice Ross & Sue Swigart- Adapted Physical Educators
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The Program
Bowling at the local bowling alley.
Students learning to kayak.
Downhill skiing
Students in the transition program participate in a community based
recreation program emphasizing the development of skills in recreation and
leisure activities. This instructional program provides students
opportunities in the most natural environments in order to provide the
greatest transfer of skills. Within this program, students learn
activities that allow them to utilize their time constructively and with
enjoyment in community related recreational programs. Instruction from the
Adapted Physical Education teachers include adapting information,
equipment, and teaching strategies to provide confidence for all students
to learn and succeed to the best of their abilities. This program
encourages the students to utilize their skills within their own community
with family, friends, or individually throughout life.
Recreational activities include: horse back riding, ice skating, rock
climbing, bowling, hiking, miniature golf, self-defense and boating which
includes kayaking, row boating and peddle boating. Each activity in
scheduled at a local community center all which are within 30 minutes
driving time. The classes are scheduled for three periods (about 2 hours).
Each unit is six weeks long which allows for noticeable development of
skills and progress.
This program has been very successful in contributing to the overall
curriculum for each student at the California School for the Blind.
Students continue to enhance their self-esteem and confidence by
participating in this program.
Community Based Program - Transition & Mainstream Students
Group Activities & Class Field Trips
Recreation and Leisure - Special Events
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