Adapted Physical Education Program Description

Historical Overview

The WSU Adapted Physical Education (APE) program was the first Ohio Department of Education endorsed Adapted Physical Education undergraduate program in Southwest Ohio graduating the initial students in 1988. The program is the first APE program in Ohio to require APE National Certification and an Ohio APE endorsement prior to program completion. In addition, the program exclusively utilizes nationally certified APE specialist as clinical faculty and practicum supervisors.

The program endeavors to prepare its graduates to instruct those individuals with low incidence disabilities. One of the professional training hallmarks continues to be an emphasis on school and community based practicum internships, which provide a pragmatic approach to safe and appropriate psychomotor programming in the least restrictive environment.

In 1997 the program received its initial teacher training grant award from the US Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and in 2002 awarded a 5-year APE teacher training grant in collaboration with the Ohio State University and University of Virginia.

The program continues to serve as an Adapted Physical Education National Standards certification site.

Program Overview

• The Adapted Physical Education program requires a Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) Multiage Physical Education License
• The baccalaureate program in adapted physical education program provides an endorsement within the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation College of Education and Human Services
• In order to apply for the Adapted Physical Education Endorsement Program one must be currently licensed in Pre K-12 physical education or accepted as a degree seeking student at Wright State University
• Students may apply for entrance to the program anytime during the academic year

Pre-Adapted Physical Education Program (Level I)

• Complete HPR 212 with a minimum grade of B
• Above average evaluations on HPR 212 practicular

Adapted Physical Education Program (Level II)

• Admission into the College of Education and Human Services Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
• Apply and be accepted prior to admittance as a candidate for APE endorsement.

Adapted Physical Education Program Grant Trainee (Level III)

• Meet the above criteria for Level I and II entrance
• Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Apply and be accepted prior to admittance as a candidate as APE Grant Trainee
• Sign a "TRAINEE ASSURANCE" Agreement that the candidate will work with students with
  disabilities two years for every year they receive federal funding
• Perform all duties as assigned