Perky F. Vetter, Ph.D.

Perky F. Vetter, Ph.D.

Professor Emerita & Director Emerita Motor Development Clinic, Kinesiology & Health Promotion, College of Science

Background

Dr. Perky Vetter holds a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Master's degree in Adapted Physical Education, and a terminal degree in Special Education, emphasis in Educational Psychology. She has taught specifically in the area of Adapted Physical Education and teacher preparation at Cal Poly Pomona since 1979. Dr. Vetter is a consultant with the California Department of Education, Special Education Division. She has chaired the following committees for the State Department of Education: APE program advisory, APE credential standards, and APE Guidelines for California Schools. Dr. Vetter is an active member of CAHPERD, holding multiple offices over the years. She presents yearly in the field of Adapted Physical Education at the local, district, state, and national levels.