Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization
The Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization (APEAA) is an authorization that is typically added onto 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 onto 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
| KIN 2460/AS Foundation of Adapted Physical Activity | 2/1 | Fall/Spring |
| KIN 3460/AS Applied Adapted Physical Education | 1/1 | Fall |
| KIN 4330/A APE Motor Assessment | 2/1 | Spring |
| KIN 5320/A APE Behavior Intervention and Support Plans | 2/1 | Fall |
| KIN 5340/A APE Program Development | 2/1 | Fall |
| KIN 5350/A Transition Planning in APE | 2/1 | 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 |
Additional Information
Information about the Cal Poly Pomona Motor Development Clinic can be found: https://www.cpp.edu/~sci/motor-development-clinic/
Visit these websites for further information:
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
California Teacher of Adapted Physical Education: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/adapted-PE.html
Program Admission (Single Subject PE): https://www.cpp.edu/ceis/credential-program/credential-programs/preliminary-single-subject-credential.shtml
Clinical Practice: https://www.cpp.edu/ceis/credential-program/clinical-practice/students.shtml
For more information, please visit the Credential Services Office