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Examples of Physical Education Program Expectations for the IEP
The following examples are meant to support educators in creating IEP expectations for the Physical Education program page with accommodations , modified expectations , and alternative expectations . These elementary and secondary subject/strand-specific examples provide educators with general ideas...
Self-Contained Setting
What is a Self-Contained Setting? Students with disabilities who share the same and/or similar academic requirements learn in a Physical Education setting segregated from the mainstream Physical Education setting. A Self-Contained Setting may be Best if… Students are more successful in a small group...
Integration Setting
What is an Integration Setting? Students with disabilities are learning alongside peers in the mainstream Physical Education setting. An Integration Setting may be Best if… Intentional planning can be used in a larger group setting of peers to help all students achieve their curriculum expectations...
Reverse Integration Setting
What is a Reverse Integration Setting? Selected students from the mainstream setting are blended into a self-contained physical education setting with students with disabilities. A Reverse Integration Setting may be Best if… Students who are reverse integrated can be intentionally chosen based on...
Disability-Centred Movement Glossary
Please note: External references have been provided where necessary. Terms that have been defined and adapted for use within the context of this resource do not contain a direct external reference. Accommodations As per the Ministry of Education, “the term accommodations refers to the special...
Physical Activity Programming Outside of the Classroom & in Community Settings
Many participants will benefit from physical activity programming outside of the classroom environment and in the community, where they can engage with a wider social network and further develop their physical and social skills to help them to succeed in both environments. Participants will thrive...
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Students Ambulating Independently or with an Assistive Device
Description Upper and lower body impairments: Individuals who have an upper or lower body physical impairment(s) and are able to walk or move around independently or through the use of an assistive device. They may have challenges with strength, coordination, and movement skills. Dwarfism/Short...
Students who are Wheelchair Users
Description A wheelchair user is an individual who chooses to use a wheelchair as their primary accommodation in order to participate or maximize participation in physical activity. They may be unable to walk or weight-bear for varying lengths of time and may use a wheelchair for partial mobility...
Students who are Blind or Low Vision
Description A visual impairment encompasses the terms ‘blind’ and ‘low vision’ and can apply to persons with multiple disabilities who may require support and direct instruction in functional activities. Total blindness refers to only perceiving light and/or hand movement while low vision refers to...
Students with Cognitive Disabilities (Memory, Processing Speed, Attention, Focus, Impulsivity)
Description Cognitive disabilities can include having significant impairment(s) in cognitive functioning associated with limitations in learning, and adaptive behavior. Examples Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, global developmental...
Students with Communication Disabilities
Description Communication disabilities may require a person to use support in order to communicate with others. This may include but is not limited to: voice output devices, picture communication symbols, sign language, cochlear implants, hearing aids, Frequency Modulation (FM) systems and...
Examples of Physical Activity Approaches
The following examples are meant to support opportunities for students with disabilities to engage in meaningful physical activity experiences outside of the classroom environment, and support community partners with creating personalized goals for participants with disabilities in a self-contained...
Discussion Guides
These discussion guides aim to promote an open dialogue within the school community to foster a whole-school approach and shared responsibility when addressing questions and concerns about vaccinations. The Vaccination Talks Toolkit Elementary and Secondary guides are meant to be used as a companion...