Adapted Physical Education at The University of Toledo
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ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the UT APE Program is to provide
high quality graduate courses that empower
teachers with the skills, knowledge, and habits
of mind to (a) enhance adapted physical
education instruction in a variety of settings
and (b) prepare teachers to participate in the
professional dialogue regarding adapted physical
education. The courses have been designed by
faculty to provide effective learning experiences
that empower graduate students to move from
theory to best teaching practices, to engage in
critical thinking about adapted physical education
issues, and to participate in lifelong professional
development.
Individuals at the center
of their own learning
Online Graduate Endorsement in
Adapted Physical Education
DISTANCE LEARNING AT
THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
The endorsement is offered completely online
for licensed physical educators across the state
of Ohio. The University of Toledo is regionally
accredited by the North Central Association
(NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online.
The University of Toledo is the largest provider
of online courses among Ohio’s four-year
institutions. The University of Toledo’s Division
of Distance Learning has received the “Best
Practices in Student Services” designation from
the Ohio Learning Network.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
The curriculum for the APE endorsement offers
advanced course work in adapted physical
education pedagogy, movement assessment, and
collaborative partnerships. Courses are projectfocused and research-based and aligned with
Ohio/AAHPERD and APENS Modified Standards.
All course work for the endorsement may be
applied towards a Master of Education in Physical
Education (Adapted Physical Education track).
The M.Ed in Physical Education (APE track) is
also available to non-Ohio residents. Non-Ohio
residents who take only distance learning courses
pay the in-state tuition rate.
PED 5170 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(3cr) (SUMMER I)
Evidenced-based and philosophical pedagogy
of teaching students with low incidence
disabilities within a variety of adapted physical
education settings is examined. Facilitates
the application of appropriate pedagogy to
implement current legislation.
PED 5950 WORKSHOP IN PHYSICAL
EDUCATION (3cr) (FALL)
Critical examination of a variety of traditional and
non-traditional assessment methods appropriate
for children with disabilities in a variety of adapted
physical education settings is explored. Provides
practical experience using assessment methods
and prepares the physical educator to participate
on the IEP committee.
SPED 5260 FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL
RELATIONS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3cr)
(SUMMER I)
Effective parent and professional partnerships
will be explored. Interpersonal communication
skills, legal issues, effective models for homeschool communication, and differences in culture,
values and family expectations will be discussed.
PED 6940 INTERSHIP IN EXERCISE
SCIENCE (3cr) (SPRING)
Provides opportunities for field experience to
use and refine the strategies for planning and
implementing physical education services to
children with disabilities. Completion of 140
adapted physical education internship hours
required and may be completed via distance
learning. Prerequisites: PED 5170 and PED 5950.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
This endorsement is only available to licensed
physical educators in Ohio. The M.Ed. in Physical
Education (APE track) is available to licensed
physical educators (residents and non-residents
of Ohio). Documentation is required.
Submit a completed online graduate
application (special student status application)
and pay the accompanying application fee.
Students seeking to apply the courses from
the endorsement to the M.Ed. in Physical
Education (APE track) will need to complete
the regular graduate student application form.
Please visit utoledo.edu/dl/apply.html to
complete the graduate application.
The Online Graduate Endorsement in Adapted
Physical Education is offered by The University
of Toledo’s Department of Early Childhood,
Physical, and Special Education in the Judith
Herb College of Education
The Adapted Physical Education Program is
dedicated to providing quality and accessible
learning experiences to professional physical
educators and to improving the quality of
physical activity experiences for K-12 students
with disabilities.
To learn more about the Online Graduate
Endorsement in Adapted Physical Education
or how this course work can apply toward
the online Master of Education in Physical
Education (APE track) degree, contact:
Assistant Professor Dawn Sandt, PhD, CAPE
Department of Early Childhood, Physical, and
Special Education – Mail Stop 954
The University of Toledo
2801 W. Bancroft St.
Toledo, Ohio 43606
419.530.4123 (phone)
419.530.7261 (fax)
UTAdaptedPE@utoledo.edu (e-mail)
THE JUDITH HERB COLLEGE of EDUCATION
The mission of the Judith Herb College
of Education is to develop highly skilled,
knowledgeable, and creative teachers
through high quality undergraduate,
graduate and professional development
programs. These programs are grounded
in professional standards of excellence
and contemporary research reflecting
experimentation, innovation, accountability
and informed by the wisdom of professional
practice. The College’s mission is consistent
with the University’s student-centered
mission that promotes the improvement
of the human condition through integrated
learning, discovery and engagement,
celebration of human diversity, a disposition
of respect for individuals, freedom of
expression, and community engagement.
The University of Toledo has a strong
commitment to the principle of diversity
and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of
candidates inlcuding women, minorities and
peole with disabilities. EEO-M/F/F/V/D
SPECIAL NOTE
Due to the coherent nature of the this program,
no courses other than those offered by
The University of Toledo as part of this program
may count toward fulfillment of its requirements.
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