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# Tasks & work activities — sport therapist
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-2059.01 (Adapted Physical Education Specialists).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
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- **[Core]** Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
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- **[Core]** Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
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- **[Core]** Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
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- **[Core]** Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
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- **[Core]** Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
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- **[Core]** Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
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- **[Core]** Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
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- **[Core]** Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
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- **[Core]** Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
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- **[Core]** Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
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- **[Core]** Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
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- **[Core]** Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
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- **[Core]** Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
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- **[Core]** Assess students' physical progress or needs.
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- **[Core]** Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
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- **[Core]** Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
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- **[Core]** Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
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- **[Core]** Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
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- **[Core]** Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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- Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.
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- Assess educational needs of students.
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- Assist students with special educational needs.
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- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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- Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.
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- Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.
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- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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- Document lesson plans.
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- Encourage students.
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- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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- Maintain student records.
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- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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- Teach physical education.
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