Option in Adapted Physical Education (code 2-1242)

This Option is designed for the preparation of students seeking a California Single Subject Clear Credential in Physical Education (K-12) with a specialist credential in adapted physical education. The emphasis is placed upon teaching public school physical education to students with disabilities in preschool through grade 12. The academic and professional course work is designed to provide students with philosophical, theoretical and applied concepts of teaching adapted physical education.

Lower Division Classes

BIOL 207, 208; PSY 100; KPE 149A, 171A, 250, 253, 255, 257, 261, 264, 265, 266, 267, 270; Select one course from 237, 238.

Upper Division Classes

KPE 300, 301, 312, 315, 320, 332I, 335, 343, 370, 380, 387, 388, 427, 460.

A fieldwork, field experience or internship course requires current certification in First Aid (ARC-Standard, Community, EMT or equivalent) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (ARC-Community, Professional Rescuer; AHA-Level B, Level C, or equivalent) prior to enrollment.

Option Coordinator Information