Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

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Offered by: College of Education and Integrative Studies, Education Department

The added authorization in Adapted PE permits candidates to teach physical education to student with disabilities. Courses are designed to ensure that candidates have opportunities to develop a broad education and philosophical background on which to base their APE program decisions. The authorization may be added to an existing basic credential or earned concurrently with a basic credential. Core courses include:

Prerequisites: 4 units

Enrollment in or hold a Single Subject or Education Specialist Credential
KIN 206S/206AS - Introduction to Students with a Disability Service Learning/Activity (3/1)

Required Core Courses: 30 units

KIN 432S - Behavior Support and Other Plans Used in Adapted Physical Education Service Learning (3) and
KIN 431AS - Students with Disabilities Field Experiences Service Learning (1)
KIN 433S - Assessment Policies and Procedures in Adapted Physical Education Service Learning (3) and
KIN 431AS - Students with Disabilities Field Experiences Service Learning (1)
KIN 434 - Program Development and Implementation in Adapted Physical Education (3)
KIN 435S - Motor Assessment in Adapted Physical Education Service Learning (3) and
KIN 431AS - Students with Disabilities Field Experiences Service Learning (1)
KIN 436 - Clinical Practice in Adapted Physical Education (2) or
TED 435 - Clinical Practice I (8) +
KIN 437 - Adapted Physical Education Candidate Assessment (1)
KIN 553 - Curriculum Development in Physical Education (3)
KIN 559 - Contemporary Physical Education Instruction (3)
KIN 570 - Management of Adapted Physical Education Programs (3)
KIN 575S/575AS - Motor Practicum for Individuals with Disabilities Service Learning (2/1)