Masters in Adapted Physical Education
Overview
The Adapted Physical Education Master's curriculum prepares educators who can modify, adapt, administer and test basic movement processes, theories, and curricular components for individuals with disabilities. Techniques and knowledge acquired lead to the development of master and resource teachers.
The curriculum consists of a 15 credit hour core of adapted physical education course work with additional credit hours devoted to practica experiences. A foundation of core courses in the Department of Kinesiology enables students to receive a Master of Science degree from this department with a specialization in adapted physical education.
If students already have a teaching license in physical education, the adapted physical education concentration in this master's program will enable graduates to apply successfully for certification in any state with certification in adapted physical education.
The program has a rich history, with a curriculum that is continually upgraded to reflect the latest knowledge. Our excellent faculty contributes both to the program's quality and to our graduates' employability. In many instances, facets of our curriculum are used as models for other programs throughout the country.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science in Kinesiology
Emphasis in Adapted Physical Education
36 credit hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA required for graduation
| APE Courses (21 hours total) | ||
| K550 | 3 cr. | Motor Assessment of the ExceptionalChild (APE course) |
| K551 |
3 cr. | Movement Performance of the Exceptional Child |
| K552 | 3 cr. | Problems in Adapted Physical Education |
| K650 | 3 cr. | Rehabilitation of Physically Handicapped |
| K577 | 6 cr. over 2 sem | Seminar and Practicum in Adapted Physical Activity |
| Research/Other Department Courses (9 hours total) | ||
| T590 | 3 cr. | Introduction to Research in HPER |
| K545 | 3 cr. | Childhood Motor Development AND |
| K572 | 3 cr. | Curriculum in Physical Education |
| Special Education | ||
| K548 |
3 cr. | Family, School and Society OR |
| K565 | 3 cr. | Service Delivery Systems and Consultants OR |
| Other approved graduate special education courses | ||
| Electives (Students select two three credit hour graduate level courses. May include any of the following or another agreed upon with student's advisor) | ||
| T591 | 3 cr. | Interpretation of Data in Health, Kinesiology and Recreation |
| K530 | 3 cr. | Mechanical Analysis of Human Performance |
| K535 | 3 cr. | Physiological Basis of Human Performance |
| K543 | 3 cr. | Cortical Control of Human Movement |
| K524 | 3 cr. | Exercise Science as Applied to Adapted Physical Activity |
| 3 cr. | Any 3-hour graduate special education course that is approved by the student's advisor | |
| K562 | 3 cr. | Exercise Health & Disease AND |
| K564 | 3 cr. | Exercise Prescription |
| Culminating project/independent study (3 hours) | ||
| Take either National
APENS examination (pass) or a comprehensive examination Note: For students wishing to complete a thesis, additional coursework will be recommended by the major advisor to help the student with either methodological understanding or content with respect to a research problem. |
Practica Experiences
Practica experiences for the students in adapted physical education are varied, dependent upon the past experience, present competencies and desired goals of the student. Types of practica experiences include:
- Observing special education and adapted physical education classes.
- Assisting in adapted physical education classes.
- Working with experienced teachers in regular schools and clinics.
- Planning, assessing and evaluating individualized programs for students aged 3-21 who are disabled, in segregated and mainstreamed classes.
- Supervising undergraduate students who are participating in practica situations.
- Evaluating the performance of undergraduate students in their practica experiences.
- Participating in an interdisciplinary staffing for a particular child at different settings.
- Working with parents of students with disabilities.
- Task analyzing skill patterns through videotaped lessons.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of teaching strategies through video taped lessons.
Admissions
To apply for admission into the master's level adapted physical education program, students must do the following:
- Hold a degree from a four-year accredited institution
- Have an undergraduate academic average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Submit scores from the Graduate record Examination (GRE)
- Complete the Department of Kinesiology's admission application, and present three letters of reference.
- Applicants preferably have experience working with persons who have some type of disability.
For more information about admissions and application materials please contact:
Program Coordinator: Dr. Georgia Frey
Program Faculty:Dr. Georgia Frey, Dr. Frances (Mike) KozubAssociate Dean for Academic Program Administration
School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
HPER 121
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN 47405-4801
(812) 855-1561
http://www.hper.indiana.eduE-mail: HPER@indiana.edu
