Adapted Physical Education Credential Programs
University Programs and Coordinators
California State University System
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91750
http://www.class.csupomona.edu/khp/1-programs/Pedagogy/apehis.html
This track allows the student to receive two credentials at the same time. The primary credential will be in physical education with an emphasis in adapted. These two credentials together allow students to teach physical education in California to all students (including those with disabilities) from preschool to high school.
Dr. Perky Vetter
Director, Motor Development Clinic
Office: (909) 869-2776
FAX: (909) 869-4858
California State University, Chico
Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science
Chico, Ca. 95929-0330
The CSU, Chico program has been providing quality coursework and programming in the area of adapted physical education for over 20 years. The Adapted Physical Education Program provides three critical services to the community, including Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credentialing, graduate studies in adapted physical education and individualized activity programming for members of the community with disabilities. Student assistantships and graduate assistant positions are available.
Dr. Rebecca K. Lytle
Dept: (530) 898-6373
Office: (530) 898-4298
FAX: (530) 898-4932
California State University, Humboldt
Department of Health and Physical Education
Arcata, CA 95521
Dr. Chris Hopper
Fax: (707) 826 3963
Office: (707) 826 3853
California State University, Los Angeles
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Dr. Dwan Marie Bridges
Office: (323) 343-4658
Dept: (323) 343-4650
Fax: (343) 343-4682
California State University, Long Beach
Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach CA 90840
http://www.csulb.edu/programs/apa/
Descriptions of courses of study for a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, and Adapted Physical Education Specialist Credential. Includes a list of links to various Web sites related to Adapted Physical Activity (APA) and a short tutorial on how to search for information related to APA.
Dr. Barry Lavay
Office (562) 985-4077
Fax (562) 985-8067
California State University, Northridge
Kinesiology Department
l8lll Nordhoff St.
Northridge, CA 9l330-8287
http://kines.csun.edu/index.html
Option 1: Physical Education. This option prepares students to obtain a credential to teach Physical Education in California's public schools. (Completion of the credential requires additional study beyond the bachelor's degree (approximately one year) and also includes student teaching. Four specializations are available within the Physical Education option: Secondary Physical Education Elementary Physical Education Adapted Physical Education Dance Education The Secondary, Elementary and Adapted specializations lead to a California teaching credential.
Dr. Ana Palla
Office: (8l8) 677 3462
Dept: 677 3205
Fax (818) 677 3207
California State University, Sacramento
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819
http://www.hhs.csus.edu/modells/
This site provides descriptions of courses of study in Adapted Physical Education, class schedules, and credential requirements.
Dr. Scott J. Modell
Office: (916) 278-5041
Fax: (916) 278-7664
California State University, San Bernardino
Department of Physical Education
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92182
Dr. Terry L. Rizzo
Office: (909) 880-5355
Dept: (909) 880-5349
Fax: (909) 880-7085
San Jose State University
Department of Human Performance
1 Washington Square
San Jose, CA. 95192-0071
Dr. Nancy Megginson
Dept: (408) 924-3010
Office: (408) 924-3014
San Francisco State University
Department of Kinesiology
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132-4161
http://www.sfsu.edu/~puboff/programs/undergrad/kinesiol.htm
Students who wish to become credentialed as public school teachers in physical education or as adapted physical education specialists should select the Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Physical Education program. Students must work closely with an adviser to fulfill the requirements of the Subject Matter Program. They should also contact the College of Education Student Services Office regarding teaching credential information. By completing 5 Adapted Physical Education courses, along with the Subject Matter Credential in Physical Education, a Specialist Credential in Adapted Physical Education can be achieved.
Dr. Tina Summerford
Office: (415) 338-1559
Dept: (415) 338-2244
Fax: (4115) 338-7566
Sonoma State University
Department of Kinesiology
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dr. Elaine McHugh
Dept: (707) 664-2357
Office: (707) 664-2660
Fax: (707) 664-4034
