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California State University, Chico has been providing quality course work in the area of adapted physical education for over twenty years. Students who obtain the Adapted Physical Activity Specialist Credential have 100% job placement. Currently there is a high demand for APE specialists in the public schools of California. However, not only does an APE Specialist Credential practically guarantee job placement, it also provides for an exciting, fun, dynamic and challenging career. Many individuals from the Liberal Studies Program as well as the Single Subject Physical Education Program become interested in Adapted Physical Education after they take their first introductory course, kine 212 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity. In addition, students who choose to take the coursework for the Adapted Physical Activity Specialist Credential have greater marketability because of the trend in education to provide more inclusion of students with disabilities in the general physical education curriculum.
The curriculum included in the APE Specialist Credential is grounded in theory, current research and practice. The current course work requires that students have a strong foundation in physiology, physical education curriculum, biomechanics, motor development, motor learning and measurement.
| Program Requirement | Units | Term |
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| Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR | ||
| KINE 351 Aquatics for the Adapted Instructor | 2.0 | Spring |
| KINE 315 Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| KINE 513 Programming for Individuals with Physical and Neurological Disabilities | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 524 Programming for Individuals with Mental, Emotional, and Learning Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 515 Collaboration in Adapted Physical Education | 3.0 | Spring |
| KINE 516 Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities | 3.0 | Fall |
| KINE 617 Fieldwork in Adapted Physical Education | 3.0 | Fall / Spring |
| Total | 20.0 |
(Prerequisites: First Aid and CPR or faculty permission; WSI recommended.)
Specific instructor training in aquatics programs for individuals with disabilities.
Inclusive and developmentally appropriate aquatic activities, sports, and games
are included. Qualified students may earn Special Olympic coach's certification
in aquatics. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 4.0 units.
A study of common disabilities found across the life-span. Discussion on the historical and philosophical basis for adapted physical activity, and the impact of state and federal legislation. Analysis of the roles and responsibilities of the adapted physical education specialist and the inclusive educational environment. This course is applicable to all disciplines dealing with the disabled.
(Prerequisites: KINE 315 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with
orthopedic, neurological, and sensory disabilities. Evaluation of the anatomical
and physiological implications and their effect upon psychomotor functioning.
(Prerequisites: KINE 315 or faculty permission.)
A study of prescriptive programming for individuals with
disabilities, including mental, emotional, learning, and other health impairments.
Instructional methods and intervention strategies will be explored in the
psychomotor domain.
(Prerequisites: KINE 315 or faculty permission.)
The development and interrelationships personal-social aspects of human movement,
groups, and physical education, recreation, and sport experiences throughout
the life-span for individuals with disabilities. Focus includes social influences
and interrelationships of peer relations, professional interactions, interdisciplinary
team dynamics, and family systems.
(Prerequisites: KINE 315 or faculty permission.)
Assessment of physical growth, motor development and proficiency, nutrition,
motor fitness, and perceptual motor characteristics of individuals with disabilities.
Emphasis is placed on testing procedures, evaluation of screening devices, authentic
assessment, and practical implementation. Specific assessment instruments will
be those commonly used in an adapted physical education setting.
(Prerequisites: KINE 515; faculty permission.)
Fieldwork with children in an adapted physical education setting.
Involves assessing, diagnosing, and implementing individualized
educational programs to meet the needs of the disabled populations.
May include either teaching or coaching experiences.
Throughout the coursework for the APE Specialist Credential students have the opportunity to experience a variety of service learning experiences such as:
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