Adapted Physical Education Teaching Graduate Program Emphasis
Masters Emphasis Overview
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The Master of Science in Physical Education Teaching - Adapted Physical Education Teaching Emphasis combines a sound theoretical base with in-depth practicum-internship experiences. The well-established, nationally-recognized program offers courses covering the full spectrum of disabilities, assessment, teaching methods, program-curriculum development, and staff supervision. School-based practica provide students with teaching experiences in a variety of PK-12 settings. Students are prepared to serve as adapted physical education resource or itinerant specialists and program coordinators.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Assess motor development and health-related fitness levels of persons with disabilities
- Design appropriate physical education curricula for students with disabilities
- Develop individual education programs (IEP)
- Consult and collaborate with other special education and related service professionals
- Supervise staff members and paraprofessionals and work in an interdisciplinary environment
- Provide administrative leadership for an adapted physical education program
- Pursue advanced education, including doctoral study
Graduates are employed in:
- Public and private PK-12 schools, including early childhood special education
- Community service and recreation programs
- Rehabilitation and transition program settings
- Higher education
- Sport programs for individuals with disabilities
