Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization (APEAA) is an authorization that is typically added to a Single Subject Physical Education Credential. The authorization can be added to a Multiple Subject, Single Subject (non-PE) or Education Specialist credential with additional course requirements to gain subject matter competency. The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization permits candidates to teach physical education to students with disabilities. 

Courses are designed to ensure that candidates have opportunities to develop a broad education and philosophical background on which to base their Adapted Physical Education program decisions. The authorization may be added to an existing credential or earned concurrently with a credential.

The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization is not a standalone credential; it must be added to an existing Single Subject, Multiple Subject, or Education Specialist credential. Classes for the added authorization can be taken concurrently with credential classes.

In our program, you will complete a specific number of hours in our Motor Development Clinic, building your applied teaching, assessment, and behavioral support skills.

Modality

Driven by a strong commitment to Cal Poly's "Become by Doing" mission, the APEAA is currently only offered through an in-person setting. However, classes are scheduled primarily during after-school hours to enable current teachers to pursue this added authorization.

Course Requirements

List of courses required for APEAA
Course Number and Name Units Semester Offered
KIN 2460 Foundation of Adapted Physical  2 Fall/Spring
KIN 2460AS Foundation of Adapted Physical Activity 1 Fall/Spring
KIN 3460 Applied Adapted Physical Education 2 Fall
KIN 3460AS Applied Adapted Physical Education Activity 1 Fall
KIN 4330 APE Motor Assessment 2 Spring
KIN 4330A APE Motor Assessment Activity 1 Spring
KIN 5320 APE Behavior Intervention and Support Plans 2 Fall
KIN 5320A APE Behavior Intervention and Support Plans Activity 1 Fall
KIN 5340 APE Program Development 2 Fall
KIN 5340A APE Program Development Activity 1 Fall
KIN 5350 Transition Planning in APE  2 Spring
KIN 5350A Transition Planning in APE Activity 1 Spring
KIN 5360* Clinical Practice in APE 
*Not needed if completing Single Subject PE credential concurrently		 3 Fall/Spring
KIN 5370 APE Candidate Assessment 3 Fall/Spring

Contact and Additional Information


Please contact Dr. Mai Jara, Teaching Credential Coordinator
Email: mnjara@cpp.edu

Cal Poly Pomona Motor Development Clinic Website

Commission on Teacher Credentialing

California Teacher of Adapted Physical Education

Program Admission (Single Subject PE)

Clinical Practice


For additional information, please visit the Credential Services Office