Adapted Physical Education Assessment Selection Website

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act mandates nondiscriminatory testing to ensure equitable evaluations for all students with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to examine the process and perceptions related to the Adapted Physical Education (APE) Assessment Selection Website designed to aid educators in selecting appropriate assessment instruments. A secondary purpose was to determine the preparedness of APE teachers regarding evaluation and assessment. The APE Assessment Selection Website was developed to address the challenges of selecting appropriate assessments, offering a dynamic resource to filter instruments based on age, focus area, standardization, and other criteria. Using a Google Form questionnaire, the study collected feedback from 50 APE professionals on the website’s usability and effectiveness. Results indicated high satisfaction with the website’s ability to simplify the selection process, though suggestions for improvements included adding instructional videos and equipment lists. Additionally, the study highlighted gaps in APE assessment professional development, with many respondents feeling inadequately prepared by higher education and in-service opportunities, or through the use of APE textbooks, to select suitable assessment instruments. These findings underscore the importance of accessible, up-to-date resources for APE teachers and suggest further research into improving assessment training at the pre-service and in-service levels.