Adapted Physical Education Overview: The mission of Adapted Physical Education at MPC is to meet the special physical education needs of students with disabilities. A special adapted physical education curriculum has been developed which is specifically designed to maintain or increase one's physical fitness level through closely monitored aerobic activity, weight conditioning, stretching activities, and body mechanics training.
Courses Offered:
Adapted PE 13 is a general entry class designed for persons who are unable to participate in regular PE class
Heart Healthy Exercise 15 is a class designed to provide graded exercise with close monitoring of the heart’s function.
Specialized Equipment:
The Adapted Physical Education Center includes specialized equipment which is universally designed for individuals who have limited mobility. The equipment includes:
Accessible Weight Machines (Equalizer, Uppertone, VersaTrainer)
Semi-Recument Steppers (NuStep)
Monark & Saratoga Arm Ergometers
Treadmills (0.l mph to 15 mph)
Stationary Bikes
Elliptical Walkers
Stair Climbers
Standing Frames
Parallel Bars