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Cal Poly Pomona

Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential

Perky Vetter, Adapted Physical Education Advisor, KHP

This credential, coupled with a single-subject K-12 Physical Education Teaching Credential, authorizes candidates to teach adapted physical education in California public schools. The APE Credential Program can be included in a master's program.

Prerequisites to admission to the Adapted Physical Education Credential Program are:

  • K-12 Physical Education Teaching Credential and/or Single Subject Credential or Education Specialist Credential basic credential program.
  • Acceptable grade point average
  • Completion of admission to credential program (See program admissions for each basic credential program).
The following courses are required for this credential program:
APE Credential Program Course Work
Course Name Course Number Units
Equivalent Introduction to APE  KIN 206S (3)
Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities KIN 401S/401SA (4)
Physical Education for Orthopedically and Health Impaired
KIN 406S/406SA          (4)
Physical Activity for Individuals with Severe Disabilities KIN 410S/410SA (4)
Curriculum Development  KIN 553 (3)
Management of APE Programs  KIN 570 (3)
Motor Practicum for Individuals with Disabilities KIN 575S/575SA          (3)

For more information, please visit contact the program advisor noted above.