If you want to include a student who uses a wheelchair in a regular physical education class, which modification approach is recommended?

• A. Vary instructional strategies and always have students play or practice skills in small groups
• B. Select only certain standards the child can achieve and use visual cues in each lesson
• C. Vary instructional strategies and adjust equipment when necessary
• D. Select only certain standards the child can achieve and slow down each lesson

Answer: (C)

To include a student who uses a wheelchair in a regular physical education class, you want to remove barriers by changing both how you teach and the equipment you use. Varying instructional strategies ensures the activities are accessible to different abilities and learning styles—think demonstrations, verbal cues, peer modeling, or station-based formats that invite participation. Adjusting equipment when necessary removes physical obstacles, such as using accessible equipment, changing target heights or ball sizes, or adjusting space and rules so the student can participate meaningfully with peers.

This approach keeps participation and skill development aligned with the class goals, rather than limiting the student to a subset of standards or slowing every lesson without making practical adaptations. The combination of flexible instruction and adaptive equipment is what makes inclusion practical and effective.