LAUSD offers a variety of sports opportunities for students with special needs. Students of all ages have an opportunity to participate in a progression of athletics from lead-up sports activities to competitive team sports. APE teachers coach their students to be able to safely and successfully participate in sports. Similar to APE service delivery, the sports programs offered by LAUSD are tailored to meet the various needs of our students.
Inclusive Sports (OS), Grades 9-12
Inclusive Sports (IS) is a CIF-sanctioned level of competition in track & field and swim. High school students with intellectual and physical disabilities can compete in this level on their high school track & field and Swim teams.
Tennis Clinic, Grades K-12
Tennis clinic is an opportunity for students with and without disabilities to develop tennis skills through workshops with neighboring schools.
Wheelchair Basketball, Grades 9-12
Wheelchair basketball is a unique sports training and competition program offered at selected high schools by the APE program. Wheelchair basketball teams are comprised of general education students and students with disabilities. Training and tournaments take place during the school day as part of the student's physical education instructional program.
Boccia, Grades 9-12 and CTC
LAUSD's Boccia program is inclusive for all ability levels, including students with motor impairments. The Boccia program allows students who are typically not able to participate in traditional team soirts the opportunity to learn, train, and participate in a team sport and event.
Unified Sports, Grades 2-12
Unified team sports are comprised of students with and without disabilities working alongside each other as teammates representing their school site. Teams travel to other school sites to compete in soccer, basketball, and softball tournaments.
