Frequently Asked Questions
This document provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding the APE Specialist Program. Candidates are advised to read this document first as it will answer the majority of their questions regarding the program.
University APE Credential Online Application Directions
[APE Credential Application Tips -2008]
This form provides detailed directions for students making online application to the APE Specialist Credential Program only. This application needs to be completed in order to be accepted into the University and the APE Specialist program. Admission deadlines for Fall semester is June 1st and Spring semester is November 1st.
Kinesiology APE Application
This form is to be completed by candidates for the APE Specialist Credential Program and mailed to The APE Specialist Coordinator in the Kinesiology department.
Undergraduate Academic Advising in APE Option
[APE - Academic Advising Info - 2008]
This document provides the undergraduate student enrolled in the APE Option with general and specific APE option advising information.
Suggested Undergraduate Academic Program Plan in APE
[APE - Suggested Block Program Plan]
This document provides a block plan of a suggested undergraduate APE academic program to follow.
Completing the APE Specialist Credential and Exit Interview
[APE - Specialist Credential/Exit Interview Memo]
This memo provides information and directions needed to complete the APE Specialist Credential program. Included are directions for completing (a) APE Specialist Program Candidates Signature, (b) APE Specialist Student Exit Survey and Self report of Perceived Learning Outcomes, and (c) APE Specialist Teaching Portfolio Notebook.
APE Specialist Program Candidates Signature Form
The APE Specialist Program Candidates Signature form is a contract between the candidate and APE Specialist Coordinator regarding the course work needed to successful meet all course work requirements to receive the California APE Specialist Credential. This is the signature form that candidates will provide to the CSULB Single Subject credential office upon successfully completing the program.
APE Specialist Student Exit Survey & Self report of Perceived Learning Outcomes
This is a survey developed by the APE Specialist Program in the Department of Kinesiology used to identify the major learning outcomes students need while preparing to teach APE in the public schools. Please answer the survey upon completing the program.
APE Specialist Teaching Portfolio Notebook
Each candidate must submit an APE Teaching Portfolio notebook to the Department APE Specialist Coordinator as part of successfully completing the APE Specialist program. Included are the directions to complete the notebook and the grading rubric to evaluate the materials.
After School Adapted Physical-activity Program (ASAPP) and Camp Nugget (CN)
Provided is information describing year round (fall, spring, and summer sessions) programs of physical activity for children with disabilities including the school year
ASAPP and summer CN. For more information go to the community section of the Kinesiology website