The University of Toledo

Online Master's Degree of Education in Physical Education - Adapted Physical Education Track

The On-Line Master's of Education in Physical Education with the Adapted Physical Education track is designed to prepare licensed physical educators to teach youth with disabilities in a variety of physical education / physical activity settings. For professional physical educators in the State of Ohio, successful completion of the coursework leads to recommendation for Ohio’s Adapted Physical Education endorsement. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Courses are offered on a fixed schedule each year. Want to start with the endorsement? More information here

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

Course Offering Schedule

Core Courses (12 Hours)	Spring	Summer	Fall
EDP Elective	5110, 5210	5210, 5230	5110
RESM Elective	5110, 5210	5110, 5210	5210
TSOC Elective	5200	5200	5200
PED 5170 Adapted Physical Education		5170
Specialization Courses (21 Hours)
PED 5950 Movement Assessment of Students with Disabilities			x
PED 5610 Leadership in Adapted Physical Education	x
PED 5610 Adapted Aquatics for K-12 Settings		x
SPED 5260 Family and Professional Relations in Special Education		x
CIEC 6950 Theory and Research in ECE	x	x	x
Elective	x	x	x
PED 6940 Internship In Adapted Physical Education	x
Seminar or project or thesis (3 hrs.)
CIEC 6900 Masters Seminar	x	x	x

Sample Plan of Study with Course Descriptions

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

• submit two artifacts 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 regular graduate student application form (for degree-seeking students).

The on-line graduate Adapted Physical Education 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 degree, interested persons should contact

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