[Core] [21% incumbents] Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
  DWAs: Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
  DWAs: Teach physical education.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
  DWAs: Teach physical education.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
  DWAs: Encourage students.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
  DWAs: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
  DWAs: Assist students with special educational needs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Assess students' physical progress or needs.
  DWAs: Assess educational needs of students.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
  DWAs: Assess educational needs of students.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
  DWAs: Advise educators on curricula, instructional methods, or policies.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
  DWAs: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
  DWAs: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
  DWAs: Document lesson plans.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
  DWAs: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
  DWAs: Determine operational compliance with regulations or standards. | Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
  DWAs: Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [21% incumbents] Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

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

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.52 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:3.90 lvl:4.75) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  English Language (imp:3.45 lvl:3.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.14 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.10 lvl:3.71) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administrative (imp:2.76 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Law and Government (imp:2.76 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.71 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.67 lvl:3.33) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Communications and Media (imp:2.62 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administration and Management (imp:2.52 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.52 lvl:2.86) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.52 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Mathematics (imp:2.29 lvl:2.62) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Biology (imp:2.29 lvl:2.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Foreign Language (imp:2.19 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.48) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Transportation (imp:2.10 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Physics (imp:1.95 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Fine Arts (imp:1.95 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.86 lvl:1.76) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Telecommunications (imp:1.86 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:1.71 lvl:1.43) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mechanical (imp:1.62 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Design (imp:1.57 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Chemistry (imp:1.48 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Production and Processing (imp:1.43 lvl:1.10) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.38 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Geography (imp:1.38 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.33 lvl:0.86) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Building and Construction (imp:1.29 lvl:0.57) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.10 lvl:0.24) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Static Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Time Sharing (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Response Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.48 lvl:4.95) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.38 lvl:4.81) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Getting Information (imp:4.10 lvl:4.48) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.05 lvl:4.81) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.05 lvl:4.24) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.05 lvl:4.48) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:4.48) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.00 lvl:4.90) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.00 lvl:4.81) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.90 lvl:3.76) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.75 lvl:4.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.67 lvl:3.71) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.62 lvl:4.81) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.62 lvl:4.14) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.57 lvl:3.95) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.57 lvl:3.38) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.52 lvl:3.81) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.52 lvl:3.95) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.52 lvl:4.10) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.38 lvl:4.14) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.38 lvl:3.71) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.29 lvl:3.76) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.29 lvl:3.24) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.24 lvl:3.14) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.19 lvl:3.48) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.19 lvl:3.45) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.14 lvl:3.67) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.43) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.95 lvl:3.14) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.95 lvl:2.95) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Processing Information (imp:2.90 lvl:3.24) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.81 lvl:2.57) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.20 lvl:2.15) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.90 lvl:1.95) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.86 lvl:1.24) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.48 lvl:1.05) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:1.14) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.43 lvl:0.71) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.33 lvl:0.48) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.19 lvl:0.48) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:7.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:6.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:5.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Perseverance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Empathy (imp:2.93) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.26) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Adaptability (imp:2.21) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.74) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.57) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.53) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.39) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:1.28) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.11) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.12 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operation and Control (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 33,930
  annual_median    : $76,580
  annual_pct10     : $48,440
  annual_pct25     : $60,930
  annual_pct75     : $99,690
  annual_pct90     : $120,080
  annual_mean      : $79,750
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($103,050)
  lowest_state     : West Virginia ($39,920)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.581x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (43 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   27,000  median: $  78,550
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,410  median: $  61,110
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,900  median: $  81,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       90  median: $  74,370

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   27,000  median: $  78,550
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    4,410  median: $  61,110
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    1,900  median: $  81,750
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:       90  median: $  74,370

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wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Kinesiology (similarity: 0.2041)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinesiology
  QID: Q657632
  Extract: Kinesiology is the scientific study of human body movement. Kinesiology addresses physiological, anatomical, biomechanical, pathological, neuropsychological principles and mechanisms of movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics and orthopedics; strength and condition

  Title: Azerbaijan Sport Academy (similarity: 0.2903)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azerbaijan_Sport_Academy
  QID: Q12836428
  Extract: Azerbaijan Sport Academy, founded in 1930, is a higher education institution in Azerbaijan.

  Title: Special education (similarity: 0.5455)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_education
  QID: Q212105
  Extract: Special education, also called SPED, special ed, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, or special day class (SDC), is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the indivi

  Title: Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport (similarity: 0.4348)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armenian_State_Institute_of_Physical_Culture_and_Sport
  QID: Q4793237
  Extract: Armenian State Institute of Physical Culture and Sport is a higher educational institution institute, located in Yerevan, Armenia. It was founded in 1945 and prepares coached, sport journalists, and specialists in the field of health improving physical culture kinesiology and adaptive physical cultu

  Title: St. Joseph High School (Edmonton) (similarity: 0.1690)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Joseph_High_School_(Edmonton)
  QID: Q7589330
  Extract: St. Joseph Catholic High School is a secondary school located in North-Central Edmonton. It is the largest high school in Alberta by area.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities. Clear differentiation from general physical education through specialized focus on students with disabilities and adaptive instruction methods.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:34:50.946015+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,557
tokens_output        : 3,848
cost_usd             : $0.045317
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic match was 'Special education' (similarity: 0.545), which provides context for the broader field but lacks specific details about adapted physical education practice.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Adapted Physical Education Specialists provide individualized physical education instruction to children, youth, and adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments. They adapt teaching techniques and develop customized programs to improve physical fitness, motor skills, and perceptual abilities for students with disabilities. These specialists work primarily in educational settings, serving students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions requiring specialized physical education services.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Adapted Physical Education Specialists begin by assessing individual students' motor needs and physical progress to determine appropriate interventions. They adapt instructional techniques to match students' age and skill levels, providing individual or small group instruction focused on improving gross motor skills and physical fitness. Throughout lessons, they establish behavioral standards to create safe learning environments while offering positive feedback to encourage student participation. They collaborate with other educational personnel to develop inclusive activities and assist in screening students for adapted physical education program placement. Documentation of student progress and communication with supervisors and peers about program effectiveness are ongoing responsibilities.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity when working with vulnerable student populations. They possess strong social orientation and cooperation skills, allowing them to work effectively with students with diverse needs and collaborate with educational teams. Successful specialists combine active listening abilities with problem sensitivity to identify individual student needs and adapt instruction accordingly. They maintain self-control when managing challenging behaviors while demonstrating creativity in developing engaging physical activities. These professionals thrive on helping others achieve their physical potential and appreciate the long-term impact of their specialized interventions.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry into this field typically requires a bachelor's degree (38.1% of practitioners) with many pursuing post-baccalaureate certificates (33.3%) or master's degrees (28.6%) in adapted physical education or related fields. Candidates need extensive preparation in education and training methodologies, psychology, and therapy techniques. Many states require specific certification in adapted physical education, and practical experience through student teaching or internships with special populations is essential.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Adapted Physical Education Specialists can advance to leadership roles such as Instructional Coordinators, overseeing district-wide adaptive programs. Some transition into specialized therapeutic roles or pursue advanced degrees to become School Psychologists focusing on motor development assessments. Others may move into postsecondary education as Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers or develop expertise in specific disability areas to become consultants or program directors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the field employs 33,930 professionals with a median annual wage of $76,580, ranging from $48,440 to $120,080. Geographic wage variation is significant, with California offering the highest compensation at $103,050 compared to West Virginia's $39,920, representing a 2.58x ratio. Employment is concentrated in Educational Services (27,000 positions), followed by Health Care and Social Assistance (4,410), and government sectors (1,900). The extensive preparation required (Job Zone 5) and specialized nature of the work suggests stable demand as inclusion practices expand in educational settings.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has strong protection against automation due to its emphasis on performing general physical activities and assisting and caring for others, which require human judgment and physical presence. The need for creative thinking to adapt instruction and the importance of emotional connection in encouraging students with disabilities makes this role highly resistant to technological replacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten (25-2055.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high importance ratings for active listening (4.0+), learning strategies, and monitoring abilities when working with students with special needs.
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.0)
    data: Learning Strategies (imp:3.9)
    data: Special education focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2058.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require extensive knowledge in Education and Training (4.5+ importance) and Psychology (3.9+ importance) for serving students with disabilities.
    data: Education and Training (imp:4.5)
    data: Psychology (imp:3.9)
    data: Secondary education context
  [task_similarity] Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1193.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve physical fitness instruction and require performing general physical activities with high importance ratings (4.5).
    data: Performing General Physical Activities (imp:4.5)
    data: Physical fitness instruction
    data: Education focus
  [career_pathway] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Represents advancement opportunity with shared organizing and planning work activities (4.0+ importance) and educational program development focus.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.0)
    data: Program development
    data: Educational leadership
  [riasec_cluster] School Psychologists (19-3034.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles demonstrate Social orientation (S:7.00) and require psychology knowledge for assessing and serving students with special needs.
    data: Social RIASEC code (7.00)
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:3.9)
    data: Student assessment focus
  [transferable_skill] Teaching Assistants, Special Education (25-9043.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize service orientation (3.8-3.9 importance) and assisting students with special educational needs.
    data: Service Orientation (imp:3.9)
    data: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.4)
    data: Special education support

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['adapted physical education', 'adaptive PE', 'motor development', 'special needs fitness', 'inclusive physical education', 'developmental physical education', 'APE specialist', 'gross motor skills']
  exclude_keywords : ['general physical education', 'sports coaching', 'athletic training', 'fitness trainer', 'personal trainer']
  title_patterns   : ['Adapted Physical Education', 'Adaptive Physical Education', 'APE Specialist', 'DAPE Teacher', 'Developmental Adapted Physical Education']
  common_variations: ['APE Specialist', 'Adaptive PE Teacher', 'Adapted Physical Educator', 'DAPE Specialist', 'Developmental Physical Educator', 'Certified Adapted Physical Educator', 'Autism Motor Specialist', 'Adaptive Skills Educator']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['physical', 'tendency', 'others', 'equipment', 'students', 'needs', 'principles', 'techniques', 'adapted', 'student', 'materials', 'educational', 'activities', 'control', 'programs', 'includes', 'objects', 'standards', 'performance', 'human']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
physical                   45  0.01607  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:36%  onet_dimensions:13%
tendency                   42  0.01499  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01464  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  inference:7%
equipment                  28  0.01000  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:7%  dwas:7%
students                   26  0.00928  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:27%  dwas:19%
needs                      24  0.00857  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:17%
principles                 17  0.00607  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  wikipedia:6%
techniques                 16  0.00571  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:19%  onet_tasks:12%
adapted                    15  0.00536  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:47%  inference:47%  wikipedia:7%
student                    15  0.00536  dwas                 dwas:33%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:20%
materials                  15  0.00536  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  dwas:20%  onet_tasks:7%
educational                14  0.00500  dwas                 dwas:36%  inference:36%  onet_dimensions:14%
activities                 14  0.00500  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  inference:21%  onet_tasks:7%
control                    14  0.00500  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:7%  inference:7%
programs                   12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:25%  dwas:25%
includes                   12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00428  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
standards                  11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:9%  dwas:9%
performance                11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:9%
human                      11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  wikipedia:27%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       11  0.00393  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  wikipedia:9%
motor                      10  0.00357  inference            inference:50%  onet_tasks:30%  wikipedia:20%
services                   10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:60%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
procedures                 10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  wikipedia:10%
problems                   10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
orientation                10  0.00357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
disabilities                9  0.00321  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:56%  inference:33%  wikipedia:11%
teaching                    9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  inference:22%  dwas:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
rules                       9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
resources                   9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
developing                  9  0.00321  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
special                     9  0.00321  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  dwas:22%  inference:22%
individual                  8  0.00286  inference            inference:38%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:25%
social                      8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
problem                     8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
providing                   8  0.00286  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%