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The special populations in schools are those students who require special attention as a result
of their defective conditions. These deviations in them pose difficulty in the teaching of physical
education among them. Adapted physical education has largely provided for this set of students
yet their safety is not granted since no concerted effort has been made in that area. The
condition of this group calls for special attention in order not to expose them to situations that
would aggravate their condition. The application of safety precautions in the teaching of this set
of students is very necessary. This paper is focused on safety precautions in the teaching of
adapted physical education in primary and post primary schools in Rivers State of Nigeria. This
paper highlighted the level of negligence exhibited in schools as far as safety of the students is
concerned in spite of the fact that physical education lesson involve physical activities which
predispose human body to injury. It has recommendations on safety precautions in the
teaching of adapted physical education. It should be accessed by all students. Accident is a
major hindrance to the achievement of the objective of adapted physical education therefore it
should be avoided by adoption of safety precautions in the teaching of the special population.
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