O*NET-SOC 25-2059.01

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Instructing2.B.1.e4.1208/2020
Active Learning2.A.2.b4.008/2020
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.008/2020
Social Perceptiveness2.B.1.a4.008/2020
Speaking2.A.1.d4.008/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2020
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.008/2020
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.8808/2020
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2020
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.23.8808/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.Core2108/2020
Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.Core2108/2020
Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.Core2108/2020
Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.Core2108/2020
Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.Core2108/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Social7.011/2023
Realistic4.3611/2023
Investigative3.6211/2023
Conventional3.5911/2023
Artistic2.6311/2023
Enterprising1.7911/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.