Overview
UW-Superior’s adaptive physical education certificate program prepares you to teach individuals with disabilities and design customized programs. Combining foundational coursework and hands-on practicum opportunities, you will gain knowledge and experience on how to successfully implement adaptive physical education programs.
You will also engage in an off-site practicum working with K-12 students and adults with disabilities in various communities.
What You’ll Learn
In this program, you will learn critical thinking, data assessment and curriculum development as you learn how to best serve students with unique needs and IEPs (Individualized Education Programs). You will study core content areas from experienced APE Faculty including:
- Human Development
- Motor Behavior
- Exercise Science
- Measurement and Evaluation
- History and Philosophy
- Unique Attributes of Learners
- Curriculum Theory and Development
- Assessment
- Instructional Design and Planning
- Consultation and Staff Development
- Program Evaluation
- Ethics
The APE program is vital for those wanting to work in any education field. This program has helped me learn more about how to help persons with disabilities in the community. I can also connect the APE courses to my major and minor.
Unique Opportunities
- Learn from experienced APE faculty members with various educational backgrounds.
- Learn about different content areas of APE and engage in the APE practicum.
- UW-Superior education programs do not have an enrollment cap, meaning there is no limit on the number of qualified students we accept.
Licensure
This set of courses meets Wisconsin certification requirements for the K-12 Adapted Physical Education (APE) (860) supplementary license when paired with the K-12 Physical Education Major. Licensure requires completion of the teacher certification coursework and one semester of student teaching.
The program also satisfies many other states’ and countries’ requirements, as well. View a complete list and more information here.
Licensure for Degree Holders
If you currently hold a degree and are interested in teaching, UW-Superior offers licensure programs that apply your coursework.
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