Program Overview

Adapted Physical Education (Graduate Certificate)

The Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire offers a graduate certificate in adapted physical education. The intent of this certificate is to better prepare teachers to enhance their overall knowledge of students with disabilities in general and/or adapted physical education or physical activity settings.

Description

The graduate certificate in adapted physical education is designed to provide teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to work with students with disabilities. The certificate program consists of 15 credit hours of specified coursework.

Requirements

To receive the certificate, students must:

• Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Have a valid New Hampshire physical education teaching license or be enrolled in the master in education program at the University of New Hampshire
• Complete 15 credit hours of specified coursework

Course List

The required courses for the certificate program are:

• KIN 842: Advanced Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity (4 credits)
• KIN 881: Introduction to Adapted Physical Education 1 (4 credits)
• KIN 895: Advanced Studies (2-4 credits)

Elective courses:

• EDUC 850: Introduction to Disability in Inclusive Schools and Communities (4 credits)
• EDUC 956: Developing Positive Behavior Supports to Ensure Success for All Learners (4 credits)

With consent of their advisor, Kinesiology Health and Physical Education students who have taken HPE 781 Introduction to Adapted Physical Education can satisfy the four course requirement through another 800-level elective relevant to the certificate program.