Developmental Adaptive Physical Education (DAPE)

Developmental Adapted physical education (DAPE) is PE which may be adapted or modified to address the individualized needs of children and youth who have gross motor developmental delays.
This service includes the following:

• Assessment and instruction by qualified personnel means that professionals are prepared to gather assessment data and provide adapted physical education instruction for adapted children and youth with disabilities and developmental delays.
• Accurate assessment data, including diagnostic and curriculum-based data collected by qualified personnel.
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Goals and Objectives / Benchmarks and assessment are measurable and objective statements written by the adapted physical education instructor. The goals and objectives of assessment are reflective of the adapted physical education instructional content and monitored/evaluated according to district policy, to ensure that goals and objectives are being met in a timely manner.
• Instruction in a Least Restricted Environment (LRE) refers to adapting or modifying the physical education curriculum and/or instruction to address the individualized abilities of each child. Adaptations are made to ensure that each student will experience success in a safe environment for assessment. Placement is outlined in the IEP and may include one or more of the following options:
  • The general adapted PE setting for assessment
  • The general adapted PE setting with a teaching assistant or peers
  • A separate class setting with peers
  • A separate class setting with assistants for assessment
  • A one-to-one setting between students and the instructor

For all practical purposes, Adapted Physical Education is adapting, modifying, and/or changing a physical activity so it is as appropriate for the person with a disability as it is for a person without a disability.
(Statement taken from mndape.org)

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