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Mission:
The mission of the NC-APE-AC is to promote quality APE services and equal access across the continuum of services for students with disabilities in North Carolina. Vision:
The vision of the NC-APE-AC is that individuals with disabilities develop the skills necessary to remain physically active and pursue meaningful lifetime leisure and recreation in their communities. The council seeks to accomplish this by increasing the number of highly qualified professionals in the field of physical education through certification in Adapted Physical Education, strategic staff development and collaborative efforts with interdisciplinary team members.
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In March of 2010, a group of concerns Adapted Physical Educators met at NC Central University to discuss a variety of topics. The North Carolina Adapted Physical Education Advisory Council (NC-APE-AC) was created during this meeting. Laurie Ray was appointed to be the DPI Liaison in September 2010. Since this time, the NC-APE-AC has presented at numerous conferences, universities, and institutes, created and submitted guidance documents to DPI, maintained the Adapted PE Corner in the bi-monthly publication - GREAT Activities, and become the primary resource for all things APE in NC.
CONGRATULATIONS...
Barbara Meleney was recognized by the Exceptional Children's Division of NC DPI on March 3, 2020.
She was one of five individuals in the state to receive the Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves in the state and/or nation as leaders through their careers of exemplary service!
Congratulations Barbara on a well deserved recognition!
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Roy Sanchez of Guilford County Schools
2019 Adapted PE Teacher of the Year NCAAHPERD-SM Please watch the above video as we honor Roy's life and commitment to his students and Adapted PE. Roy was an incredible APE teacher whose smile and personality could light up a room. He was loved by all who knew him and will be missed.
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Dr. Kaky McPeak of North Carolina Central University
2019 Adapted PE University Teacher of the Year NCAAHPERD-SM 
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Updates
As schools around the US are suspended to hopefully limit the spread and impact of COVID-19
(Coronavirus) the NC APE Advisory Council would like to first and foremost wish everyone happiness,
understanding, and health during this difficult time.
There are several great online resources for PE and APE to keep kids moving and active while at home.
We will highlight a few below, add to, and change as we can. *
AdaptatHome from Disabled Sports USA - several "on demand" videos for youth and adults
Special Olympics - Fit 5 fitness cards and fitness videos
Marathon Kids - Mileage logs, warm up activities, healthy eating and games!
Special Olympics School of Strength - work out videos in partnership with WWE that offer weekly progression
OPEN Phys Ed – Has provided access to lessons, exercise calendars, and logs that can be used at home
Exercise Buddy – visual exercise app – Offering an extension of the normal 14-day free trial
GoNoodle - Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
Sworkit - Kid-friendly workouts — strength, agility, flexibility, balance, OR create your own custom kid workout
PE with Joe - Daily YouTube workouts with Joe Wicks
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation for kids ages 3+
Hy-Vee Kids Fit – Eat, Play, Learn and Challenge – Several videos, modifications, teaching tools, and even recipes!
HYPE at Home – Hip Hop Public Health has a variety of free music and dance resources to keep kids moving!
Spark PE - Free resources home PE resources for families and teachers (including professional development)
Captain Pete’s Home Activity Visual Packet – Amazing visual activity sheets to get kids up and moving!
Toolkit4PE – Click on resources for a TON of content! (you will need to log in with an email or Facebook account to access)
Pandemic PE – NC Physical Educator Gabe Ervin will be uploading a series of at home PE videos every few days.
Easy PE TV on YouTube - Several quick videos with great visuals and fitness challenges
Growga – Yoga streaming and video content for kids and families
Fitbound – GREAT resource with a free registration option. Inclusion, dance, yoga, fitness and focus videos!
There are several great at home ideas on Twitter!! #HPEatHome
*Parents/guardians, caregivers, family, teachers, friends, these activities are offered for your information and are not recommended individually. Please be thoughtful and use discretion if you select activities. Use your judgement and understanding of your child to ensure your child will be safe and successful. Some activities may need to be modified to meet the needs of your child. Please do not use if you have any concerns. Consider consulting a health care provider if you are unsure about your child performing any activity.
Special Olympics - Fit 5 fitness cards and fitness videos
Marathon Kids - Mileage logs, warm up activities, healthy eating and games!
Special Olympics School of Strength - work out videos in partnership with WWE that offer weekly progression
OPEN Phys Ed – Has provided access to lessons, exercise calendars, and logs that can be used at home
Exercise Buddy – visual exercise app – Offering an extension of the normal 14-day free trial
GoNoodle - Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.
Sworkit - Kid-friendly workouts — strength, agility, flexibility, balance, OR create your own custom kid workout
PE with Joe - Daily YouTube workouts with Joe Wicks
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation for kids ages 3+
Hy-Vee Kids Fit – Eat, Play, Learn and Challenge – Several videos, modifications, teaching tools, and even recipes!
HYPE at Home – Hip Hop Public Health has a variety of free music and dance resources to keep kids moving!
Spark PE - Free resources home PE resources for families and teachers (including professional development)
Captain Pete’s Home Activity Visual Packet – Amazing visual activity sheets to get kids up and moving!
Toolkit4PE – Click on resources for a TON of content! (you will need to log in with an email or Facebook account to access)
Pandemic PE – NC Physical Educator Gabe Ervin will be uploading a series of at home PE videos every few days.
Easy PE TV on YouTube - Several quick videos with great visuals and fitness challenges
Growga – Yoga streaming and video content for kids and families
Fitbound – GREAT resource with a free registration option. Inclusion, dance, yoga, fitness and focus videos!
There are several great at home ideas on Twitter!! #HPEatHome
*Parents/guardians, caregivers, family, teachers, friends, these activities are offered for your information and are not recommended individually. Please be thoughtful and use discretion if you select activities. Use your judgement and understanding of your child to ensure your child will be safe and successful. Some activities may need to be modified to meet the needs of your child. Please do not use if you have any concerns. Consider consulting a health care provider if you are unsure about your child performing any activity.
Interested in Adapted Physical Education professional development opportunities for your school system, region, and/or upcoming conference(s)?
We can help! View the Adapted PE Professional Development Host Responsibilities to get started!
Interested in Adapted Physical Education professional development opportunities for your school system, region, and/or upcoming conference(s)?
We can help! View the Adapted PE Professional Development Host Responsibilities to get started!
COVID Online PD Opportunities
NCHPAD (for professionals) - In partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine, NCHPAD has approved three online fitness trainings for CEUs. Participants will need to create a login and then click on Focus Areas / Fitness Recreation and Sport. After each training there is a short quiz. Participants will be able to download a certificate of completion. Participants are also welcome to use the certificate of completion to petition for CEUs from other orgs as well. Each course is worth 1 credit hour.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in physical education allows a teacher to provide a learning environment where all students can learn. You can learn the basics of UDL in the 7 minute video clip at this website (scroll down for the video): UDL in physical education-rating scaleThink about the design of the learning environment and how you can adapt this in your own practices.
Learning Braille online: Unified English Braille (UEB) at www.uebonline.org
NCHPAD (for professionals) - In partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine, NCHPAD has approved three online fitness trainings for CEUs. Participants will need to create a login and then click on Focus Areas / Fitness Recreation and Sport. After each training there is a short quiz. Participants will be able to download a certificate of completion. Participants are also welcome to use the certificate of completion to petition for CEUs from other orgs as well. Each course is worth 1 credit hour.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in physical education allows a teacher to provide a learning environment where all students can learn. You can learn the basics of UDL in the 7 minute video clip at this website (scroll down for the video): UDL in physical education-rating scaleThink about the design of the learning environment and how you can adapt this in your own practices.
Learning Braille online: Unified English Braille (UEB) at www.uebonline.org
2018 NCAAHPERD - SM, Winston-Salem, NC
NC-APE-AC at the 2018 National PE and School Sport Institute
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Essential Resources from the NC-APE-AC
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Sponsor Shout Outs!
A big THANK YOU to the following sponsors for their continued support of APE in NC!
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US Games has donated over $1,000 of equipment to the NC-APE-AC to be used at presentations and conferences throughout NC! Visit their online catalog for specially designed equipment and useful resources!
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Sportime continues to be an essential part of the NC-APE-AC's efforts to spread the love of APE throughout NC. Check out their Abilitations catalog for equipment specifically design for students with special needs!
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APE in ACTION!
Click here to view the "APE for Students with Disabilities in NC" brochure.
For council member information, including contacts by regions and topics, visit our Contact Page.
This page will be updated as needed. Please check back frequently!