Graduate Certificate in Adapted Physical Education
Website: https://twu.edu/health-promotion-kinesiology/certificates/
The School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology offers a graduate certificate in Adapted Physical Education, which requires 15 semester credit hours. The certificate program is designed to develop professionals for leadership positions in adapted physical education within the K-12 school setting. The certificate contributes to research and practice in adapted physical education which contributes to active, healthy lifestyles among this population.
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills prepare students for success in a variety of professional settings. Developed through academic coursework, co-curricular engagement, and extracurricular involvement, these skills include communication, critical thinking, teamwork, ethical reasoning, adaptability, and digital literacy. Whether directly related to a student’s major or serving as complementary strengths, marketable skills enhance career readiness and reflect TWU’s commitment to producing graduates who are prepared to thrive in today’s dynamic workforce.
- Assess physical activity and physical education needs of individuals with disabilities.
- Develop and implement evidence-based programming.
- Communicate and advocate for equitable opportunities for physical activity that enhance health and wellness.
- Develop the professional knowledge and skills necessary to obtain additional adapted physical activity credentials (e.g., CAPE, CIFT, CARSS, CDSS).
Admissions
All students must meet the University requirements as outlined in the Admission to the TWU Graduate School section of the catalog.
The academic program may have additional admission criteria that must also be completed as outlined on the program's website.
Degree Requirements
Total Semester Credit Hours Required
15 semester credit hours (SCH).
| Code | Title | SCHs |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KINS 5603 | Growth and Perceptual Motor Development for Individuals with Low Incidence Disabilities | 3 |
| KINS 5793 | Pedagogy I: Behavior Management in APE Environments | 3 |
| KINS 5853 | Assessment in Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| KINS 5863 | Pedagogy II: Instructional Strategies in APE Environments | 3 |
| KINS 5883 | APA II: Disability Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| Total SCHs | 15 | |
