Adapted PE Lesson Plans for Middle and High School: 8 Lesson Unit

A 2 to 3 week inclusive PE unit for grades 6 to 12 so every student plays the same game. Each lesson has Level A, B, and C entry points for different mobility, sensory, communication, and endurance needs.

Why I made this: I wanted every student in the same game, with the level built into each lesson instead of a separate activity on the side. The skill progress rubric measures individual growth, which connects more easily to IEP goals than norm referenced fitness scores.

What's included:

• Unit overview with big ideas, level system, inclusion principles, suggested pacing, safety notes, and a pre unit checklist

• 8 lesson plans (inclusive station circuit, partner pass progressions, modified invasion games, target and accuracy challenge, rhythm and movement choice, net and wall game adaptations, fitness choice day, culminating inclusive tournament) with objectives, equipment, warm up, main activity, cool down, inclusion tips, and assessment links

• Equipment modifications checklist (object control, targets, seating and balance, sensory and communication supports)

• Two original rubrics (participation and inclusion, individual skill progress), a clipboard observation checklist, and a student friendly version

How I use it: Read the one page Unit Overview, stage Level A tools with the checklist, teach Lesson 01 to introduce the levels, then collect exit tickets and use the rubric.

Who it is for: adapted PE teachers, general PE teachers with students on IEPs or 504 plans, and co taught classes.

What you download: one printable PDF, 19 pages, US Letter, starting with a Start Here page and ending with terms of use and a short thank you page.

Pairs with my Adapted PE Fitness Stations for fitness days in the same unit.

Written by Jeremy D. Gooch, a Kansas special education transition coordinator with a degree in physical education and an adaptive special education endorsement. Educational resource only. Follow your state and district procedures. All examples are made up; no real student information.

Made by Jeremy D. Gooch, special education teacher and transition coordinator. Drafting and layout had AI assistance; every page was checked by me.