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Adapted Physical Education Master's Program

Grades K-12 and Adults Up to 22

Graduates prepare to provide specialized physical education to students with diverse abilities. The APE program offers hands-on learning opportunities in local schools through U-FIT. To become certified students must pass the APENS exam. The National Consortium for Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities is the exam sponsor.

 

Students Will Learn

design effective pe programs

plan & deliver specialized instruction

effectively manage pe classes

IMPLEMENT DATA-DRIVEN interventions

M.Ed. without a License Course Requirements

39 Minimum total credit hours 

APE Courses (34 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term

SP ED 6022

 Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support 3 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 6054

Professional Writing in Education

 1 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 6030

Functional Communication and Language Development

 3 Summer

SP ED 6610

Introduction to Research Design

 3 Summer
SP ED 6405

Instructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education

 3 Fall Odd Years
ASL 7300

Graduate Language Study: Sign Language

 2 Fall, Spring
SP ED 6475

Survey of Adapted Physical Education

 3 Spring Even Years
SP ED 6425

Assessment and Curriculum Development in Adapted Physical Education

 3 Fall Even Years
SP ED 6851

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Seminar

 3 Spring Odd Years

Choose at least 9 Additional Elective Hours

Selected with Advisor Approval and may include coursework in pedagogy, exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation, special education, recreation therapy

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AEP Master's Internship (5 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term
SP ED 6910 Master’s Internship 2 Fall
SP ED 6910 Master’s Internship 3 Spring

Students admitted to the program who do not have a background in the field of special education may have to take up to a maximum of six additional credit hours as determined by their graduate advisor.

M.S. without a License Course Requirements

39 total credit hours 

APE Courses (34 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term

SP ED 6022

 Principles of Instruction & Behavior Support 3 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 6054

Professional Writing in Education

 1 Fall, Spring, Summer

SP ED 6030

Functional Communication and Language Development

 3 Summer

SP ED 6610

Introduction to Research Design

 3 Summer
SP ED 6405

Instructional Strategies in Adapted Physical Education

 3 Fall Odd Years
ASL 7300

Graduate Language Study: Sign Language

 2 Fall, Spring
SP ED 6475

Survey of Adapted Physical Education

 3 Spring Even Years
SP ED 6425

Assessment and Curriculum Development in Adapted Physical Education

 3 Fall Even Years
SP ED 6851

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Seminar

 3 Spring Odd Years

Choose at least 9 Additional Elective Hours

Selected with Advisor Approval and may include coursework in pedagogy, exercise physiology, therapeutic recreation, special education, and recreational therapy.

 AEP Master's Internship (5 credit hours)

Number Course Name Credits Term
SP ED 6910 Master’s Internship 2 Fall
SP ED 6910 Master’s Internship 3 Spring

Students admitted to the program who do not have a background in the field of special education may have to take up to a maximum of six additional credit hours as determined by their graduate advisor.

APE Master's Thesis (6 credit hours)

Number Course Credits Term

SP ED 6970

Master’s Thesis Hours

3

 Fall

SP ED 6970

Master’s Thesis Hours

3

 Spring

Other Study Requirements

Besides the courses above, other study requirements must be completed to earn the M.S. degree. 

  • Establish a Supervisory Committee
  • Qualifying Examination
  • Thesis
  • Continuous Enrollment
  • Master's Degree Residency Requirement

Questions? Ask our Program Contacts

Kaitlin Lindsey

Academic Advisor

k.lindsey@utah.edu
801-581-4764

 

Samantha Ross-Cypcar

Program Coordinator 

samantha.ross@utah.edu
801-585-5526

 

 

Last Updated: 9/16/24