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The adapted physical education certificate program is aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of pre-service and in-service physical education teachers regarding teaching students with disabilities. Those completing this four-course sequence will receive a graduate certificate in adapted physical education from Old Dominion 91¶ÌÊÓƵ. All completed courses in this program can be applied to the master's level program, should students gain interest in pursuing that graduate level program.

Those completing this program, and required practicum experiences, will be eligible to sit for the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) exam and qualify for Certified Adapted Physical Educators (CAPE) certification. This program culminates with a master's thesis project where students conduct original research pertaining to physical activity for youth with disabilities.

In the Health and Sport Pedagogy emphasis of the doctoral program, students may select to focus their studies and research in the area of adapted physical education. The doctoral program is designed to prepare individuals for academic positions in departments of physical education/ kinesiology at universities and colleges. Research, scholarship, and leadership opportunities are emphasized throughout the program. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be prepared to assume leadership positions in the fields of physical education and adapted physical education.