Modified PE Equipment
Equipment for Loan
The following equipment can be loaned to area teachers for students who require modifications. Equipment is then delivered directly to area schools on a Heartland AEA van.
| Equipment | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Adapted hockey sticks | Balance beam | Basketball hoops, table-top hoops, wall hoop | Beach ball |
| Bowling pins, balls, ramps | Cooperative buddy bands | Fitness bands | Gatorskin bowling ball |
| Geodesic (rubber with holes) | Gertie | Large scooter (2z) | Long padded scooters |
| Mini-basketballs | Nerf balls, small and large | Omnikin ball | Parachutes, various sizes |
| Rackets | Recess toys | Roller racers | Scooter hockey sticks |
| Shuffleboard | Trainer volleyball | Various small sensory balls | Videos, line dance and 2 adapted aerobic videos |
Latex Allergy
Students may require modifications to be able to participate in physical education. One important factor to be aware of is that latex is often used in making PE equipment. This may be important if a student has an allergy or should refrain from using latex materials. Below is a link to a guide that lists some of the most common objects containing latex and offers some alternatives. (It is not meant to be a comprehensive listing.)
Equipment to Purchase
Educators and schools may purchase modified equipment from the below websites: