As of June 2026, Adapted Physical Education Specialists has an AI-exposure score of 41/100 (Moderate exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Adapted Physical Education Specialists

41/100
Moderate exposure
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More exposed than 11% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$76,580. About 2,900 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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How this role compares to similar Education roles

Adapted Physical Education Specialists (this role)
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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Provide individualized physical education instruction or services to children, youth, or adults with exceptional physical needs due to gross motor developmental delays or other impairments.

Common titles
Adapted Physical Education Specialist (APE Specialist)Adapted Physical Education Teacher (Adapted PE Teacher)Adapted Physical EducatorDAPE Specialist (Developmental Adapted Physical Education Specialist)Adapted Physical Activity SpecialistCertified Adapted Physical Educator
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
InstructingActive LearningSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading Comprehension
Tools and technology
FacebookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsEmail useDecision latitudeFrequent contact with othersIndoor controlled setting

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Adapted Physical Education Specialists, SOC 25-2059.01. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Adapted Physical Education Specialists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable

No automatable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as durable (80%).

Augmentable
  • Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
  • Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
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Durable
  • Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
  • Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
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