Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Adapted physical education specialists teach physical education to adults and children with delayed motor development or other physical impairments. Specialists individualize instruction according to the student's age, skill level, and condition. They may screen and place students in physical education programs and monitor their progress by keeping records of their attendance and performance. Approximately 43,700 special education teachers, including adapted physical education specialists, are employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
Little Change or More Slowly than the AveragePersonality Traits
Athletic
Helpful
Problem-Solving
Career Ladder
Supervisor, Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Certified Adapted Physical Education Specialist
Adapted Physical Education Specialist
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