Adapted Physical Education Specialists
O*NET Code: 25-2059.01
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.
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💼 Also Known As
Adapted Fitness ProfessionalAdapted Physical Activity SpecialistAdapted Physical Education Specialist (APE Specialist)Adapted Physical Education Teacher (Adapted PE Teacher)Adapted Physical EducatorAdaptive Physical Education Specialist (Adaptive PE Specialist)Adaptive Physical Education Teacher (Adaptive PE Teacher)Adaptive Physical EducatorAdaptive Skills EducatorAutism Motor SpecialistCertified Adapted Physical EducatorCertified Adaptive Physical EducatorDAPE Specialist (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Specialist)DAPE Teacher (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teacher)Developmental Physical EducatorMovement Education Specialist
⚡ Skills (19)
Instructing4/100
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (11)
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0Database software
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Individualized Educational Program IEP software
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0Student record software
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Salary: $50,000
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Salary: $50,000
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📊 Skills Comparison
Adapted Physical Education Specialists → Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
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