Adapted Physical Education (Graduate Certificate)
https://chhs.unh.edu/kinesiology/program/certificate/adapted-physical-education
The Department of Kinesiology at the University of New Hampshire now 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.
Applying
Please visit the Graduate School website for information about applying to the certificate program.
Certificate Requirements
Students must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and have a valid New Hampshire physical education teaching license or be enrolled in the master in education program at the University of New Hampshire and complete 15 credit hours of specified coursework to receive the certificate.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN 842 | Advanced Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity | 4 |
| KIN 881 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education 1 | 4 |
| KIN 895 | Advanced Studies | 2-4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select at least one course from the following: | ||
| EDUC 850 | Introduction to Disability in Inclusive Schools and Communities | 4 |
| EDUC 956 | Developing Positive Behavior Supports to Ensure Success for All Learners | 4 |
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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.