Will AI replace adapted physical education specialists?
Not entirely. Parts of the job are likely to change as AI takes over routine tasks. Adapted Physical Education Specialists score 48 out of 100 (elevated exposure), #296 of 923 US jobs. AI could speed up 13 of the job's 20 tasks, 6 of them on its own, while 7 see little or no speed-up. Exposure means the work is likely to change, not that the job will disappear.
Which adapted physical education specialists tasks can AI do?
The most exposed tasks include "Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records"; "Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators"; "Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development".
Which adapted physical education specialists tasks are hardest for AI?
Tasks with little or no AI speed-up include "Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement"; "Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals"; "Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education".
Are people already using AI for this work?
Yes. In April–May 2026, 1 of the 20 tasks showed up in real conversations with Claude, according to the Anthropic Economic Index.
How many people work as adapted physical education specialists, and what do they earn?
About 33,930 people in the US (figure for Special Education Teachers, All Other), with median pay of $76,580 a year (BLS, May 2025).