Adapted Physical Education Program
The Adapted Physical Education (APE) department is committed to providing quality programs that build knowledge, movement skills, confidence, and physical literacy in a positive and safe environment. We want our students to find enjoyment in physical activity, embrace a healthy lifestyle and become empowered through activity. It is our aim to create physically literate individuals who have the knowledge and skills to sustain lifelong physical activity.
Learning Domains:
- Psychomotor - Physical skills
- Affective - Feelings and social behaviors
- Cognitive - Knowledge of skills
Helpful Equipment:
- Goalballs
- Bell soccer balls
- Bell basketballs
- Running tethers
- Portable sound source
- Blindfold goggles
- Beep baseball equipment order form
Elementary and Middle School Program
The elementary and middle school programs emphasize selected fundamental motor skills that facilitate the development of movement patterns necessary for increased physical independence and mobility as well as the participation in sports. Motor skill and patterns are developed through individual and group activities, aquatics, dance, and cooperative games. The curriculum, aligned with the SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards , includes units in goalball, basketball, track, 5-a-side soccer, beep kickball, fitness, gymnastics, and swimming.
High School Program
The high school program emphasizes on the growth of skills and knowledge of team and individual sports, physical fitness, and outdoor education. Skills are developed through individual and group activities, cooperative games, and community-based field trips. The curriculum, aligned with SHAPE America National Physical Education Standards , includes units in goal ball, basketball, 5-a-side soccer, beep kickball, fitness, dance, and rock climbing.
Transition Program
Transition aged students participate in a community-based APE program. Through units in hiking, rock climbing, dance, and fitness training. Students improve their overall physical fitness, problem solving abilities, and confidence, while exploring the community.
Activities
Meet Our Teachers
Molly Armstrong, MS
Adapted Physical Education Teacher
510-936-5599
marmstrong@csb-cde.ca.gov
Events
- Day of Code
Thursday, December 5, 2024 - National Coding Symposium
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- General Tours (Google Form)
Please fill out the Google Form if you are interested in attending any of our General Tour days. General Tours are available on these days:
- Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 2:00PM
- Monday, November 11, 2024 at 10:00AM
- Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:00AM