Evaluating motor development to ensure every student can participate safely and successfully in Physical Education.
Physical Education is a mandatory curriculum component under California Education Code § 51210 and § 51222. When a physical, sensory, or developmental disability prevents a student from participating safely and meaningfully in general physical education, Adapted Physical Education (APE) services and modifications are legally mandated.
At CAS Evaluations, our credentialed Adapted Physical Education specialists conduct comprehensive Independent Educational Evaluations (IEEs) evaluating fundamental motor patterns, object manipulation, physical fitness, and game participation dynamics—delivering actionable placement and instructional guidance.
Standardized gross motor batteries evaluating PE curricular access and physical competence.
Evaluating developmental movement patterns including running mechanics, galloping, hopping, leaping, horizontal jumping, and sliding.
Assessing two-handed striking, one-handed forehand strike, stationary bounce, catching, kicking, overhand throwing, and underhand rolling.
Standardized measurement of aerobic capacity, muscular strength, endurance, and flexibility calibrated for individual physical capabilities.
Observing safety awareness, boundaries, rule-following, cooperative peer gameplay, and emotional regulation during structured sports.
Specific service delivery models and instructional accommodations for California IEPs.
Prescriptions for direct adapted PE instruction, collaborative consultation with general PE teachers, or unified PE placement.
Specialized larger/lighter balls, tactile boundaries, modified court dimensions, reduced sensory crowd noise, and pacing adjustments.
Measurable objective benchmarks targeting ball-striking accuracy, cooperative catching, cardiovascular endurance, and safe participation.
Every student is entitled to meaningful, safe physical education. An Independent Adapted PE Evaluation ensures your child receives the instruction and equipment they deserve.
The goal is to develop motor skills and physical fitness so that students can participate in physical education activities as independently and safely as possible, ideally alongside their peers.
Physical Therapy (PT) focuses on the medical and functional aspects of gross motor mobility. Adapted PE is an instructional special education service focused specifically on the curriculum of Physical Education (sports skills, fitness, games, and motor development).