Designed for working professionals, our online program meets certification requirements in all 50 states. The program has been recognized by the Adapted Physical Activity Council as one of the Outstanding Programs in the United States and is accredited by the Higher Learning commission (HLC)/North Central Association (NCA) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Admission Requirements
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Valid teaching license in Physical Education
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Completion of undergraduate courses in:
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Adapted Physical Education
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Introduction to Special Education
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Lifespan Motor Development or Motor Learning
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For more information call (920) 424-1231 or contact Christie Tipps at tipps@uwosh.edu
Required Courses - 18 credits
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Course # |
Course Name |
Credits |
Semester |
|
PE 574 |
Assessment and Prescription Techniques in Adapted Physical Education |
2 |
Fall |
|
PE 576 |
Sports for Individuals with Disabilities* |
2 |
Spring |
|
PE 580 |
Adapted Aquatics* |
2 |
Fall |
|
PE 622 |
Physical Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities |
3 |
Fall |
|
PE 624 |
Physical Education for Individuals with Chronic and Permanent Physical Disabilities |
3 |
Spring |
|
SpEd 581 |
Behavior Change and Management |
3 |
Fall |
|
PE 682 |
Practicum in Adapted Physical Education |
3 |
Fall or Spring Completed at an arranged school or work site involving individuals with special needs. All assignments and documentation are submitted online. |
* Specific opportunities must be available in order to complete this course online. If local resources are not available, course completion will require one week on campus during the summer.
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