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.

Required Courses
KIN 831Inclusive Teaching Through Sport4
KIN #842Advanced Assessment in Adapted Physical Activity4
KIN 895Advanced Studies2-4
Elective Courses (select at least one)
EDUC 850Introduction to Disability in Inclusive Schools and Communities4
EDUC 956Developing Positive Behavior Supports to Ensure Success for All Learners4
KIN 881Inclusion in Physical Education 14
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With consent of their advisor, Kinesiology Health and Physical Education students who have taken HPE 781 Inclusion in Physical Education can satisfy the four course requirement through another 800-level elective relevant to the certificate program.