Adapted Physical Education Certification
The Kinesiology and Health Studies Department at Southeastern is one of few programs in Louisiana offering courses leading to add-on teacher certification in Adapted Physical Education (APE).
Teachers certified in Health and PE may pursue an add-on certification in APE by
taking a few specific courses. They may be taken as undergraduate or graduate-level
courses. Those wishing to pursue a master's degree may incorporate APE coursework
into the MA in Health and Kinesiology.
Courses required by the state of Louisiana for add-on certification in APE
*KIN 321: Motor Learning
*KIN 431: Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education
*KIN 491/591: Introduction to Physical Education for Individuals with Disabilities
KIN 492/592: Perceptual Motor Development of Individuals with Disabilities
KIN 493/593: Physical Education for Individuals with Physical Disabilities and Other
Impairments
KIN 494/594: Curriculum Development for Adapted Physical Education
SPED 200/600: Characteristics of Individuals with Exceptionalities
* Most undergraduate degree programs in Health & PE include courses meeting these
requirements.
If you have completed all 21 semester hours as listed above and wish to receive a
formal evaluation for the purpose of obtaining additional certification, you must
send your official transcripts(s) with a completed Change-of-Action Packet to the
Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Teaching Certification and Higher Education.
If you have any questions concerning this procedure, you may call 1-877-453-2721.
All of the APE-specific courses (491/591, 492/592, 493/593, 494/594) are offered
on a rotating basis as evening courses and/or during the summer session.
For those interested in pursuing the MA in Health and Kinesiology, APE coursework
may be included in the Kinesiology concentration. This concentration would include
a total of 36 hours (12 courses):
6 hours Statistics and Research Methods
9 hours Primary Emphasis (APE)
6 hours Secondary Emphasis
6 hours Secondary Emphasis
9 hours Electives (may include APE and SPED coursework)
Areas for Secondary Emphasis are: Exercise Physiology, Health Studies, Motor Behavior,
Sport & Exercise Psychology, Sport Management.
For additional information, please contact APE Coordinator
Kristen Morgan: kristen.morgan@southeastern.edu
