The manual's purpose is to acquaint physical and occupational therapists with the goals and practices of adapted physical education (PE). The manual delineates the essential difference between therapy and adapted PE in terms of their differing goals for students and separate training and certification of practitioners. The manual then offers a variety of suggestions for working with teachers to alter equipment, rules, time limits, positions, and size of teams and playing areas so that students with disabilities will have PE experiences that are meaningful and beneficial. A section on modifying PE activities encourages therapists and teachers to involve students in making changes, consider long-range needs, and reward students for their "personal best" performance. Factors to consider for specific handicapping conditions are noted. Lesson plans are offered for jumping, kicking, visual tracking, catching, and throwing. Organized sports opportunities are described, focusing primarily on Oregon resources. Appendices include a list of 14 references; a roster of area directors of Oregon Special Olympics; a list of resources including organizations, written materials, and videotapes; and an article reprint of "Physical Education Activities for Children with Severe Cerebral Palsy" by Sue Miller and Ken Schaumberg. (JDD)