Physical Activity Programs for Children with Special Needs

The Kinesiology Department (KIN) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) under the direction of Dr. Barry Lavay, Professor and Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential Coordinator, offers a year round (fall, spring, and summer sessions) program of physical activity for children with disabilities. For more information call 562/895-7969 or email Dr. Barry Lavay at Blavay@csulb.edu

After School Adapted Physical-activity Programs (ASAPP)

The program is offered to children ages 6 through 12 with disabilities and gross motor delays. Provided is small group (2 or 1-1 child/staff ratio) instruction by university students studying in the KIN Department and working toward an Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential under the supervision of Dr. Barry Lavay. Activities emphasized through individualized and group instruction are gross motor fundamental skills, cooperative lead-up games, sports, relaxation activities, and social interaction. Two, 10-week sessions are offered during the CSULB school year (Fall and Spring) on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons for 1 hour. The cost is $150.00 for each 10-week program that includes 20 sessions. Spring 2010 the program celebrated 40 years of providing quality movement experiences on the CSULB campus Learn more about the 40th reunion