Certificate of Graduate Study in Adapted Physical Activity

Location(s): Glassboro Campus

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The Certificate of Graduate Study in Adapted Physical Activity is a 12-credit program that academically and experientially prepare students to be eligible for national certification exams across three professional bodies. Coursework emphasizes mastery of content knowledge specific to Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS); American College of Sports Medicine/ National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability Inclusive Fitness Trainer standards; and Blaze Sports Adaptive Recreation & Sports Specialist standards.

Program Requirements

Total semester hours required graduate work for program completion: 12 semester hours (s. h.)

Required Foundational Courses: 9 s.h.

Interdisciplinary Courses: 3 s.h.

Select one.

SPED 08308 - Assistive Technology and Transition Planning Credits: 3
SPED 08540 - Technology For Students With Disabilities Credits: 3
WLM 00580 - Obesity and Diabetes Prevention and Management Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 12 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

None

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

The Certificate of Graduate Study in Adapted Physical Activity is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information
Maria Lepore-Stevens
Herman D. James Hall
leporestevens@rowan.edu