San Diego High – Adapted Physical Education 9th–12th (5710)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is for students eligible for Special Education and evaluated as having exceptional needs in physical education. It is a diversified program of developmental activities, functional recreation/leisure skills, games, sports, and rhythms suited to the needs, interests, capabilities, and limitations of students who may not safely or successfully engage in the vigorous activities of the general physical education program. Instructional units are designed to carry out the provisions of the IEP. IEP teams will consider all of the physical education service delivery options and utilize the least restrictive service. Physical education service delivery options include (1) participation in general physical education; (2) participation in general physical education with appropriate modifications; (3) specially designed physical education; (4) adapted physical education (which could mean direct service, collaboration, or consultation).