The University of Toledo

Adapted Physical Education Endorsement

The On-Line Graduate Endorsement in Adapted Physical Education is designed to prepare licensed physical educators to teach youth with disabilities in a variety of physical education / physical activity settings. In Ohio, successful completion of the coursework leads to recommendation for Ohio’s Adapted Physical Education endorsement. Courses may be applied to other State endorsements (as per State requirements). Applications are accepted throughout the year. Courses are offered on a fixed schedule each year. Want the master's degree?

The on-line nature of the endorsement provides accessibility to practicing professional physical educators who are unable to take traditional, on-campus graduate courses. The University of Toledo is regionally accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online.

Semester Offered	Course - Title - (Credit hrs) - Description
Fall	PED 5170 Adapted Physical Education (3) 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 Movement Assessment of Students with Disabilities (3) Critical examination of a variety of traditional and non-traditional assessment methods appropriate for children with disabilities in a variety of physical education settings. Provides practical experience using assessment methods and prepares the physical educator to participate on the Individualized Education Plans (IEP) committee.
Spring	PED 5610 Leadership in Adapted Physical Education (3) Facilitates the development of leaders in the field of adapted physical education. Provides practical experience advocating for students with disabilities and advancing the profession. Special consideration is given to effecting change through legislative advocacy, inservice training, and grant writing. PED 6940 Internship in Adapted Physical Education (3) Provides job-embedded practicum experience to use and refine the strategies for planning and implementing physical education services to children with disabilities. Practicum hours required are 150. Prerequisites: PED 5170 and PED 5950.

To be considered for admission into the program, a candidate must:

• submit two documents to Dr. Sandt at the address below: (a) evidence of being a licensed physical educator and (b) statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should explain your interest in seeking the adapted physical education endorsement. Please be specific in how this endorsement supports your professional goals, and
• 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 Master of Education in Physical Education (Adapted Physical Education track) will need to complete the regular graduate student application form.

The on-line graduate Adapted Physical Education endorsement is offered by the Department of Early Childhood, Physical, and Special Education within the Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science, and Human Services.

The University of Toledo is regionally accredited by the North Central Association (NCA) and is authorized to offer degrees online. The Judith Herb College of Education, Health Science, and Human Services is accredited by The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

To learn more about the online adapted physical education endorsement, interested persons should contact:

Assistant Professor Dawn Sandt, PhD, CAPE
Department of Early Childhood, Physical, and Special Education
419.530-4123