APE Inquries General information
The following link is helpful in understaning how to apply and better understand the application links on this website that follow
APE Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions website 2011
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.
California Commission on Teacher Crendentialing (CTC) Title 5 Regulations pertaining to the Added Authorization in Adapted Physical Education( APE AA).
This PDF document outlines APE AA specific guidance and state reguirements for sponsors of APE Programs. References to addtional information including APE AA brochure leaflet
APE Mission Statement & Overview
Mission Statement This document provides the APE program mission statement with student learning outcomes.
Specific APE Course Work Reguirement
This document provides the specific course work to complete the APE Specialst Credential program.
APE Coursework requirements 3-11-11
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 Credential Program
The coursework requirements to obtain the APE Specialist Credential and the Single Subject PE coursework
Candidate Roadmap for APE Specialist Authorization Credential Advising
The CSU APE Coordinators lists the following guidelines for credential advising toward the sucessful completion of the Adapted Physical Education Specialist (APE) Authorization Roadmap Credentials required APE 3-12-2010
University APE Credential Online Application Directions
Univversity APE mentor directions
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 & the APE Specialist program. Admission deadlines for Fall semester is June 1st and Spring semester is November 1st. Questions regarding specific application process contact: enrollment services at esadmit@notesmail.csulb.edu
Kinesiology Dept APE Application
KIN DEPT APE Admission Application 2011
Completed with transcripts and mailed to APE Coordinator, Barry Lavay, CSU, Long Beach, Dept KIN, 1250Bellflower Blvd., LB CA 90840. This form is to be completed by candidates for the APE Specialist Credential Program and mailed to B. Lavay, the APE Specialist Coordinator in the Kinesiology department address for mailing provided.
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. Check with advisor as this schedule may change.
APE Student Teaching Manual
APE student teaching Manual
The purpose of the student teaching experience is to provide the prospective teacher with an opportunity to observe, develop, and practice teaching skills in adapted physical education (APE). This is usually the culminating and most important experience in your professional preparation program toward receiving the APE Specialist Credential. The information developed in this manual includes all the necessary material & is designed assure that your time student teaching is a positive experience.
Completing the APE Specialist Credential and Exit Interview
Memo for completing the exit interview
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 see website in memo, and (c) APE Specialist Teaching Portfolio Notebook.
APE Specialist Student Exit Survey & Self report of Perceived Learning Outcomes
This is a survey developed by the APE Specialist Program to identify the major learning outcomes students need while preparing to teach APE in the public schools. Please respond to the survey by going to the following website listed below and answering the questions on the survey. Please print the page that states you have complete the survey and bring to our exit interview meeting. You can go to the link below or cut and pasted thewebsite URL below into your browser and complete the survey.
APE Specialist Program Student Exit Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2WVTDXV
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 on the prompt above are the directions to complete the notebook and the grade rubric the insructor will use to evaluate the materials Click on the APE Specialist Teaching Portfolio Notebook and bring this material to the exit interview.
CSULB APE A lumni Information
We are very proud of our Alumni and the good work they do! Provided is information on the CSULB APE program. This includes a brief year by year list (since 1996) of the students and teachers who have received their Adapted Physical Education (APE) Specialist Credential from CSULB and a brief description of the events that have occurred in the APE program.
Click here to go to Alumni page
CSULB University Programs - After School Adapted Physical-activity Program (ASAPP) & Camp Nugget 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 Camp Nugget. For more information open the links to the programs listed below or go to and click the community section of the Kinesiology website:
CSULB Beach Review 2010 article of Camp Nugget and ASAPP Program
Summer 2011 Camp Nugget summer programs for children with special needs
ASAPP after school program for children with special needs
Educational Psych Clinic academic program for children with special needs in the College of Education- http://www.ced.csulb.edu/asec/clinic
State Council on Adapted Physical Education Website CAHPERD -SCAPE The CAHPERD State Council on Adapted Physical Education (SCAPE) is the working body of the APE Section of the General Division of the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (CAHPERD). Alot great resources on the webiste http://napeconference.org/
