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Adapted Physical Education Specialists

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Median salary

$67,430

Typical range

$43k – $109k

Job outlook

+1% (about average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Adapted Physical Education Specialists

    Entry / Junior

    $43,220

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Adapted Physical Education Specialists

    Established

    $67,430

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Adapted Physical Education Specialists

    Senior

    $88,395

Key skills

A typical day

  • Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
  • Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
  • Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
  • Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
  • Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.

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