Departments :: Education

Adapted Physical Education

Physical Education Instructors

Tom Wigton, Sue Ramsey, Brendan Brady,

APE Assistants - Dawn Graybeal and Helen Weibel

APE Staff

Adapted Physical Education is an educational program that focuses on each student individually while being taught in a small group setting of 5 to 7 students. all of the basic fitness components are addressed, as well as locomotion skills, balancing, playing ball games, team work, manipulative skills such as throwing, catching, dribbling, and other skills which enhance both gross and fine motor development, are also emphasized.

Students work on kicking, stroke work, submerging, and for some students, swimming is used primarily for therapeutic reasons. Our program at NYSSB focus on each individual student to develop their physical abilities and confidence.

Thane moves through the obstacle course.	Cody develops balance while roller skating.	Tendra travels by working on skills for under and over.
Justin gets in shape on the elliptical machine.	David works on his kicking ...	... and with blowing bubbles.
Sheryl stretches out in the water.	Sharyann exits the pool.	Kayaking and canoeing during 'Fun In the Sun' day.