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O*NET 25-2059.01: Adapted Physical Education SpecialistsMedian pay $76,580/year (BLS, May 2025)20 tasksJob Zone 4: Considerable preparation

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.

Type your own title and every prompt on this page updates to match. Also called: Adapted Aquatics Instructor, Adapted Physical Activity Specialist, Adapted Physical Educator, APE Consultant (Adapted Physical Education Consultant), APE Instructional Specialist (Adapted Physical Education Instructional Specialist), APE Teacher (Adapted Physical Education Teacher), Certified Adapted Physical Educator, DAPE Specialist (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Specialist), DAPE Teacher (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Teacher), PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher).

Where AI fits in this job

AI-ready 16%AI-assist 64%Stays human 20%

Share of the job's tasks, weighted by how important and how frequent each task is (O*NET ratings). 3 AI-ready, 14 AI-assist and 3 human-led tasks out of 20. This measures where AI can help, not whether the job will disappear.

Information & paperwork
Thinking & planning
People & communication
Leading & teaching
Hands-on & physical

Shape of the job: importance of each kind of work activity (O*NET, 1 to 5).

🔒 Many of these tasks involve people's information. Remove names and identifying details before using AI, or use only a tool your employer has approved.

AI can draft these 3

AI produces a usable first pass. You review it, fix it and own it.

Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Daily

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Records: [grades, attendance, reports]
Rules: [privacy]

Draft templates or entries without names. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Student records

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain thorough student records (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Records] and [Rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain student records..

Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.

Daily

AI turns complex material into plain-language handouts.

Show prompt & steps

AI is great at turning complicated material into plain-language guides, handouts, FAQs and how-tos for a specific audience. You check it's accurate.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.

Context: We use Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Class: [grade, subject]
Lesson: [topic, objectives, activities]

Write a lesson plan with objectives, materials, timing, activities, differentiation and assessment. Use plain language, one everyday analogy, and the questions people are most likely to ask with short answers.

10-minute exercise: Lesson plan write-up

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Class] and [Lesson] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Adapt it for your actual class and check it meets your school's template.

Rules, prices and policies change. Make sure AI is working from your current official version.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Document lesson plans..

Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.

Monthly

AI writes the first draft from your notes; you check every fact.

📊 Real AI use (Anthropic Economic Index, Apr 2026 to May 2026): AI completed the task directly in 42% of those conversations; the rest were back-and-forth with the person.

Show prompt & steps

Give AI your rough notes, numbers or last version and it will turn them into a clean, well-structured first draft. You check every fact and figure before it goes anywhere.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Report: [required report type]
Data: [paste, anonymized]

Draft the report. Use plain language and headings where they help, and mark anything you had to guess with [CHECK].

10-minute exercise: Student or instruction report

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write reports to summarize student performance. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Report] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every fact, name and number against your source before it goes anywhere.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance..

AI can help you prep these 14

AI speeds up the prep, drafting or thinking. The core of the task is still yours.

Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Students: [age, abilities]
Focus: [skill, game]

Plan a lesson with inclusive adaptations. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: PE lesson

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you instruct students. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Students] and [Focus] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check safety of the space and equipment.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach physical education..

Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.

Several times a day

AI drafts the structure and wording; the specifics and sign-off are yours.

Show prompt & steps

AI can draft the structure and standard wording. The specifics, the judgment calls and the sign-off are yours.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.

Context: We use Microsoft Word.
Class: [age group or lab setting]
Concerns: [safety, behaviour, routines]

Draft clear, positive rules with reasons, consequences, and a way to teach them in the first week.

10-minute exercise: Classroom rules

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you establish and maintain standards of behavior.
Step 2Fill in [Class] and [Concerns] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Teach them and review after two weeks.

AI will happily make up numbers, names and dates. Every fact in the draft needs checking against your source.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior..

Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.

Several times a day

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Student record software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Lesson: [topic]
Learner needs: [general description, no names]

Suggest adaptations: different entry points, supports, extensions and checks for understanding. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Adapt the lesson

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Lesson] and [Learner needs] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Try one adaptation and note how learners respond.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs..

Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Students: [age, abilities]
Focus: [skill, game]

Plan a lesson with inclusive adaptations. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: PE lesson

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide individual or small groups of students (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Students] and [Focus] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check safety of the space and equipment.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Teach physical education..

Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Program: [education, assistance]
Partners: [teachers, agencies]

Plan a collaborative development process and outline. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Joint program development

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Program] and [Partners] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Swap one AI example for a real story from your own work. Real stories are what people remember.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs..

Assess students' physical progress or needs.

Daily

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to assess students' physical progress or needs.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Learners: [class, patients, trainees]
Evidence: [paste test results, observations, notes, anonymized]

Identify learning needs by topic and learner group, suggest supports, and a plan to check progress.

10-minute exercise: Learning needs assessment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assess students' physical progress or needs (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Learners] and [Evidence] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Pick one need and plan a short lesson for it.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assess educational needs of students..

Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Learners: [class, patients, trainees]
Evidence: [paste test results, observations, notes, anonymized]

Identify learning needs by topic and learner group, suggest supports, and a plan to check progress.

10-minute exercise: Learning needs assessment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you evaluate the motor needs of individual students (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Learners] and [Evidence] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Pick one need and plan a short lesson for it.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assess educational needs of students..

Discuss with education professionals the physical abilities or disabilities of students and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.

Weekly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to discuss with education professionals the physical abilities or disabilities of students and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Learners: [class, patients, trainees]
Evidence: [paste test results, observations, notes, anonymized]

Identify learning needs by topic and learner group, suggest supports, and a plan to check progress.

10-minute exercise: Learning needs assessment

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you discuss with education professionals the physical abilities or disabilities (this week). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Learners] and [Evidence] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Pick one need and plan a short lesson for it.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assess educational needs of students.. Also involves: Advise others on social or educational issues.; Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies..

Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Monthly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Learner needs: [general description, no names]
Goals: [skills to build]

Suggest accommodations, targeted activities and progress checks. Include timings, a realistic practice scenario from my work, and a short check for understanding with answers.

10-minute exercise: Support plan for a learner

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Learner needs] and [Goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Align with the student's IEP or support plan.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs..

Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.

Monthly

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.

Context: We use Microsoft PowerPoint and Individualized Educational Program IEP software; the work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Course and unit: [subject, level]
Outcomes to test: [what learners should know or do]

Draft a short assessment: mixed question types, an answer key, a marking rubric, and how results map to outcomes.

10-minute exercise: Assessment design

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you assist in screening or placement of students. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Course and unit] and [Outcomes to test] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Check every answer in the key and cut any question you wouldn't ask.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

Importance 4.6/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress..

Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.

Monthly

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.

Context: We use Individualized Educational Program IEP software and Student record software.
Materials: [parts, supplies]
Data: [paste counts]

Organize inventory with reorder flags. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Materials inventory

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials and aids.
Step 2Fill in [Materials] and [Data] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products..

Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.

A few times a year

AI explains and quizzes you; confirm against official sources.

Show prompt & steps

AI can explain new developments and quiz you. Confirm what you learn against official sources.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Event: [training, conference, professional meeting]
What I want from it: [skills, contacts, answers]

Prepare a primer on the main topics, 5 questions to ask, and a one-page template for notes and actions.

10-minute exercise: Make a meeting or training count

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you attend in-service training, workshops and meetings.
Step 2Fill in [Event] and [What I want from it] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Turn one action into something you do the following week.

AI's knowledge has a cutoff date. For new regulations and standards, always confirm against the official source.

Importance 4.4/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge..

Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.

A few times a year

AI pre-checks against the rules; the sign-off stays with you.

Show prompt & steps

Use AI as a first-pass checker against a list of rules or standards. The final judgment and sign-off stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
What I'm reviewing: [project, acquisition, operation]
Requirements: [regulations, standards, goals]

Make a requirement-by-requirement table with status and evidence. Make a table: requirement, met / not met / unclear, and the exact evidence.

10-minute exercise: Compliance determination

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you review adapted physical education programs or practices.
Step 2Fill in [What I'm reviewing] and [Requirements] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Do your usual review too, and note what AI caught and what it missed. Confirm the rules against the current official source.

AI can miss things and sound sure about it. Use it to catch extra problems, not as the final check.

Rules and regulations vary by place and change often. Confirm against the official source before relying on anything.

Importance 4.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards.. Also involves: Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs..

Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.

A few times a year

AI preps the paperwork; approving and paying stay with you.

Show prompt & steps

AI can prep the paperwork, extract details from documents and make checklists. Approving, paying and verifying stay with you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.

Context: We use Individualized Educational Program IEP software and Student record software.
Materials: [books, equipment]
Budget and rules: [describe]

Organize an order list and justification. Point out anything missing or inconsistent and suggest a template I can reuse.

10-minute exercise: Ordering instructional materials

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you request or order physical education equipment.
Step 2Fill in [Materials] and [Budget and rules] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Save the template and use it on the next one. Time both.

Personal, financial and health data shouldn't go into AI tools unless your employer has approved one for it.

Importance 3.7/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Order instructional or library materials or equipment..

These stay human 3

They need your hands, your presence or your accountable judgment. Lean into them: they get more valuable as routine work is automated.

📏 Measured in this job (O*NET work context): Physical closeness to others: very close (near touching) · Face-to-face discussions: every day · Contact with others: contact with others most of the time · Standing: more than half the time

Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.

Hourly or more

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Students: [age, situation]
Challenge: [motivation, confidence]

Prepare encouraging feedback phrases and growth-mindset prompts. Then play a discouraged student. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Encouraging students

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide students positive feedback (today). Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Students] and [Challenge] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3After the real conversation, write down what worked so you can reuse it.

Importance 4.9/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Encourage students..

Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.

Several times a day

Hands-on care. AI only helps with prep, explanations and paperwork.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: AI can help around the care: plain-language explanations for patients, study and revision, checklists and paperwork drafts. Use only tools your employer has approved for health information.

Prep prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Needs: [general description]
Supports: [devices, accommodations]

List supports and how to use them in class. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

10-minute exercise: Supporting students with special needs

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you provide adapted physical education services. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Needs] and [Supports] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Compare it line by line with your protocol. Your protocol always wins. Check it against the manufacturer's manual and your site procedure before you rely on it.

Safety-critical: AI output is a starting point. Follow your site's procedures and the manufacturer's guidance.

Importance 5.0/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Assist students with special educational needs..

Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

Monthly

Human connection. Use AI only before and after, to prepare.

Show prep prompt & steps

Where AI still helps: Use AI before and after, not during. Prepare talking points, practise a hard conversation, or turn your notes into a follow-up.

Prep prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Student progress: [strengths, concerns; no names]
Goals: [what you want to agree]

Prepare an agenda, examples, questions and a shared plan. Then play the parent. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

10-minute exercise: Parent-teacher conference

Step 1Pick a real example: the next time you communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports. Leave out names and identifying details.
Step 2Fill in [Student progress] and [Goals] with the real details, then run the prompt.
Step 3Send a short summary of agreed actions afterward.

Importance 4.5/5 · core task · O*NET work activity: Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.. Also involves: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors..

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Skills to build

From O*NET's ratings of how important each skill is in this job, matched to which part of the work it supports.

Stays human Deepen these

They power the human-led work, which is the part of the job AI can't take over.

  • Social Perceptivenessimportance 4.0/5
    Used in: Developing and Building Teams
  • Service Orientationimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Developing and Building Teams
  • Coordinationimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Developing and Building Teams
  • Persuasionimportance 3.1/5
    Used in: Developing and Building Teams

With AI Use these to work with AI

When AI does the first draft, these are the skills you use to brief it and check what comes back.

  • Writingimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Documenting/Recording Information
  • Monitoringimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Reading Comprehensionimportance 3.9/5
    Used in: Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  • Critical Thinkingimportance 3.8/5
    Used in: Training and Teaching Others

Where you could move

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Meet with general physical education teachers to exchange best practices and methods for adapted physical education services.

New in O*NET

AI preps the materials; reading the room is you.

Show prompt & steps

AI preps the materials: lesson outlines, quizzes, examples, practice scenarios. Reading the room and coaching people is still you.

Ready-to-use prompt

I work as an adapted physical education specialist. Part of my job is to meet with general physical education teachers to exchange best practices and methods for adapted physical education services.

Context: The work draws on education and training, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Learners: [students: how experienced, how many]
Time available: [e.g. 30 minutes]
Goal: [what they should be able to do afterward, e.g. exchange best practices and methods for adapted physical education services]

Create a short session to meet with general physical education teachers: an outline with timings, 3 realistic practice scenarios from my work as an adapted physical education specialist, a 5-question check for understanding with answers, and a common-mistakes list.

10-minute exercise: 30-minute session: general physical education teachers

Step 1Pick the next real session where you meet with general physical education teachers.
Step 2Fill in [Learners], [Time available] and [Goal] with the real group and run it.
Step 3Swap one AI scenario for a real story from your own work, then run the 5-question check with your learners.

Check that every procedure in the material matches your workplace's actual standards.

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