#40 - Just Adapt It: A STEP Framework for Adapting PE So Everyone Can Play | Matt Barker

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Matt Barker is an award-winning Adapted Physical Education (APE) teacher, author, advocate, and creator of JustAdaptIt.com, a leading resource hub for inclusive PE. Now an itinerant APE teacher in Virginia’s largest school district, Matt holds certifications in Physical Education, Special Education, and Educational Leadership. His work spans inclusive programming, DIY equipment, and AI-powered tools like the Just Adapt Bot. A regular keynote and national presenter, he helps educators reimagine what’s possible in adapted PE.

 

Just Adapt It. A STEP Framework for Adapting PE so Everyone Can Play (Book)

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