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Basic Information Overview

Class- Advanced PE 11/12 Students will be playing kickball outside in the open
field. Students will divide into two teams with the PE
teacher being the all-time pitcher to maintain
consistency in pitching. The large therapy ball is used
Activity- Kickball
to adapt the activity for students with disabilities and in
wheelchairs to be able to “kick” the ball. It also puts the
general education students out of their comfort zone as
Location- Outside in open they have to learn how to throw, catch, and kick a
field different type of ball.

Objective Teacher’s Guide Notes

Get all the students
engaged and participating in
the activity
Briefing
Discuss with the students
about the objective for today
We have 4 students in wheelchairs and 3 students who
need assistance with walking and support.
Explain the importance of including all students and how
the use of the therapy ball will level the playing field for
everyone. Answer any questions about the activity.

Activity Split up the class into two teams and then assign
buddies to those students with disabilities. Make sure
Divide students into two that the buddies are able to push the wheelchairs across
teams and establish buddies the open field comfortably as it can be difficult. Pay
for students with disabilities attention to height as well, since one of the wheelchairs
is very tall.
Assessment Students are assessed on their participation of the
Evaluate the students based activity. We want to see all students engaged and
on participation in activity assisting students with disabilities. We also want
and debriefing students to participate in the debriefing.
Debriefing - What went as expected?
Talk with general education - What was unexpected?
students about what they - What did you learn about the students with
learned disabilities and yourself?
- What could we do to make this activity better?

Material Required
 Large Therapy Ball
 4 bases (rubber bases work best for outdoors)