AllThingsAdaptedPE

Posting all things about Adapted PE

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Field Day 2026: One of our favorite traditions! Our graduating seniors get the chance to soak their principal with our adapted dunk tank to celebrate the end of an unforgettable year. 💦🎓

[Montgomery Community Media @mymcmedia]

WATCH: Students practiced for months to get ready for a TRYathlon at Germantown’s Longview School for students who have serious disabilities. @maryam_mcm https://t.co/kYS3bOJ9zC

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Over the past few weeks I have been 3D printing curling stones for our adapted curling unit. I added wheels to the bottom to help them glide better. Stayed tuned to see how it goes

[MAPEC @MAPEC_Members]

Couldn't make it @shapemaryland convention this past weekend, too bad, but you can still join MAPEC.

-It's free
-Takes 2 minutes
-Open to anyone in the H/PE field
-You do not have to live in MD to join
-All out updates will go straight to your inbox!

https://t.co/51i0DBEc1o

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

If you missed us at the National Conference. Come watch us present at the @nysahperd conference this Friday. @NMcCoy_APE @DigitTheAPE

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Very excited to be traveling to Pennsylvania tomorrow for their State Conference. Can’t wait!!! I’ll be presenting 2 sessions. Hope to see you there!!! @SHAPE_PA

[Nicole McCoy @NMcCoy_APE]

Wrapped up our 2025 Pumpkin Chunkin’ tournament and even though my trunk was packed to the brim and you could catch me rollin’ dirty down the halls, there was something for all abilities to be successful in chucking a pumpkin!🎃💨

#AdaptedPE

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

ALL OF THIS!!!!!!!!!

[Brad @BHunterinBmore]

A Jeff Watkins classic!

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Here’s a great budget friendly hack I saw from @PELearnPlay for using a leaf blower if you don’t have a powerlink. Shoutout to @physedreview for sending me a DM about it.

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

🎤 Meet Our Headliner: Jeff Watkins!

Stay tuned as we highlight many of our incredible headline presenters and give you a glimpse of what to expect at this year’s conference.

Don’t miss your chance to connect, learn, and be inspired 👉 visit https://t.co/0BZmSawpeH for details!

#SHAPEPA2025 #ShapingaBrighterFuture

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Switch Adapted Disc Golf. @Longviewlion @breadnbuttercup

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

So excited to be part of this lineup. Can’t wait!!!!

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Switch Adapted Air Hockey

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

3D printed a curling stone to test out for a curling unit next year

[AllThingsAdaptedPE @AllAdaptedPE]

Amazing

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Longview TRYathlon 2025: Just a small glimpse of how amazing the Longview students, staff, and community truly are. Our Students have been working hard for months preparing for this. @Longviewlion @Montoya4MCPS @CaraGrant11 @RushinPhysEd @MarilynBalcombe @LauraStewartBoe @MCPS

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Longview TRYathlon 2025: Just a small glimpse of how amazing the Longview students, staff, and community truly are. Our Students have been working hard for months preparing for this. @Longviewlion @Montoya4MCPS @CaraGrant11 @RushinPhysEd @MarilynBalcombe @LauraStewartBoe @MCPS

[Rita Montoya @Montoya4MCPS]

AMAZING morning at Longview’s Annual TRYathalon! Mr. Watkins, APE, is a visionary & accessibility-creator. I’m grateful to see the amazing variety of adaptations created in support of our students. The positive energy of the Longview staff & Matsunaga ES neighbors: unmatched ❤️

[SHAPE PA @SHAPE_PA]

🚨 Introducing Headliner #6! 🚨
 We’re SO excited to welcome Jeff Watkins as a Headline Presenter at the 2025 SHAPE PA State Conference, happening November 13–14 at the Blair County Convention Center!

Jeff is the modern-day MacGyver of Adapted PE—a creative problem-solver who knows how to make every student feel seen, included, and successful. He’s been recognized as the 2022 SHAPE Maryland Adapted PE Teacher of the Year and the 2024 Eastern District Adapted PE TOY. 

If you’re looking for ways to elevate your teaching and make your space more inclusive, Jeff is a must-see!
🗓️ Learn more & submit your proposal:
 👉 https://t.co/bU2zVRtk56
 🎤 Proposals: https://t.co/evH9Jb27tX
#SHAPEPA2025 #ShapingaBrighterFuture
@LongviewAPE

[Jeff Watkins @LongviewAPE]

Had a fun “Build Day” with @JodyDuff yesterday. We got 4 things built
1. Switch adapted frisbee thrower
2. Scarf Thrower
3. Switch adapted baseball pitcher
4. Switch adapted scarf wind tunnel