Occupational Therapy Strategies for Crafting Inclusive PE

Imagine a school environment where every student, regardless of their abilities, can actively participate in physical education. How can we turn this into reality?

In today's episode, we are joined by Faith Newton, an occupational therapist based in England, who is passionate about inclusive physical education (PE) for students with special educational needs and disabilities.

In this episode, Faith will discuss the school-based occupational therapy system in the UK and how it compares to models in the US. She will also explore universal design principles and strategies for making PE more inclusive for all students. Tune in to learn more!

Listen now to learn the following objectives:

Learners will Identify the key components of an inclusive PE program for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Learners will understand the role of occupational therapy in supporting neurodivergent students in physical education settings.

Learners will understand how to conduct an activity analysis for common PE games like dodgeball to identify sensory, physical, cognitive, and emotional demands.

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