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Critically examine PETE curriculum to find ways to add APE courses 

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Critically examine PETE curriculum to find ways to add APE courses 

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Southern Connecticut State University’s (SCSU) PETE program requires a special education course to satisfy a state mandate. Upon review, other state programs lobbied to have stand alone APE course satisfy this need. Once approved, SCSU will replace SED 435 (a SPED course) with a foundational APE course - thus creating 6 credits of undergraduate APE coursework.

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Create "sister or mentor city" partnerships between schools (or districts) with and without quality APE programming

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Create "sister or mentor city" partnerships between schools (or districts) with and without quality APE programming

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Incentivize APE Collaborative participation for APE teachers

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Incentivize APE Collaborative participation for APE teachers

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Join us (via zoom) on Thursday, May 25th, 1:30pm PST (3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) for our monthly NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring special guests and SHAPE America APE Teachers of the Year Kasia Givenrod, Jennifer Heebink, and Katelyn Smith who will share their top teaching tips!

Join us (via zoom) on Thursday, April 20th, 11am PST (1pm CST, 2pm EST) for our monthly NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring special guests Katrina McClanahan, Brookes Marindin, Rebecca Lytle, and Melissa Bittner who will discuss APE interview tips!

The NCPEID APE Collaborative will be on podcasting + panel discussion! It will feature three preeminent podcasters Scott McNamara, Assistant Professor from the University of New Hampshire - What's New in Adapted Physical Education, Chris Aherns, APE Teacher from San Diego Unified School District - The Talking Adapted PE Podcast, and Risto Marttinen, Associate Professor at George Mason- Playing with Research in Health & Physical Education.

We will meet on Friday, March 10 @ 10am PST; 12pm CT; 1pm EST.

Join us (via zoom) on Friday, February 24th from 11am-12pm PST (12pm MST, 1pm CST, 2pm EST) for our monthly NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring special guests Andy Pitchford, Kelly Arbour, Justin Haegele, and Deborah Shapiro, who will discuss "APAQ Board and Hot Topics in APE"!

Topic: APENS exam + Certified Adapted Physical Educator by Dr. Tim David and Brad Weiner on Tuesday, January 31 @ 12pm PST; 2pm CT; 3pm EST.

Topic: Colorado's Journey to a State Approved APE Teaching Credential and Implementation Suggestions from Faculty in States with Longstanding APE Credentials
Time: 3:30 PST; 4:30pm MST; 5:30 CST; 6:30 EST

The NCPEID APE Collaborative was held on Friday, December 2 @ 9-11am PST; 11am-1pm CT; 12-2pm EST with Cynthia D. Vargas, F3 Law, Managing Partner. She discussed "Legally Defensible IEPs."

Check the PowerPoint slides of the collaborative!
Heidi's slides Steve's slides
The 10th NCPEID APE Collaborative was held October 27 @ 9am PST; 11pm CST; 12pm EST. Our guests were Heidi Ambrosius (Moreno Valley USD; California) and Steve Eggerichs (School District of Holeman; Wisconsin). The panels discussed preschool and post secondary/transition in APE.

The ninth APE collaborative was held on Thursday, September 29th at 10am PST; 12pm CT; 1pm EST. David Geslak and Kelly Bonner were the invited speakers of the event.

The eighth APE collaborative was held on Friday, May 6 at 9am PST; 11am CT; 12pm EST. Dr. Monica Lepore presented on Adapted Aquatics, and Ann Griffin discussed APE teaching tips.

The seventh APE collaborative was held on Friday, April 22 @ 9am PST; 11am CT; 12pm EST.
Topics: Selecting an APA Doctoral Program (Drs. JK Yun & Justin Haegele) and Zoom Breakout rooms to discuss current topics in APE/A

The sixth APE collaborative series was held on Tuesday, March 22 @ 9am PST; 11am CT; 12pm EST. The collaborative featured a panel of experts in the Adapted Physical Activity (APA) field discussing what's going on in the field of physical education from services & programs to inclusion and support, and how these compare from a North American context to a European context.

The fifth APE collaborative series was held Thursday, February 3rd @ 10am PST; 12pm CT; 1pm EST. The collaborative featured Dr. Rebecca Lytle from Cal State University-Chico and Diane Musser from Melrose County School District, CO. Topics included OSEP Grant writing and APE program funding.

The fourth APE collaborative series was held Tuesday, Dec 14 @ 9am PST; 11am CT; 12pm EST. Dr. Dale Ulrich from the University of Michigan and Tonya Moore from the Los Angeles County Office of Education talked about assessment in the adapted physical education area.

The third APE Collaborative was held Tuesday, Nov 9 @ 9am PST; 11am CT; 12pm EST. Dr. Luis Columna from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discussed the importance of family in promoting physical activity of individuals with disabilities. There was a time to chat with APE colleagues regarding hot topics and issues in the field.

The second NCPEID APE Collaborative was held Thursday, October 21 @ 9am PST; 11am CST; 12pm EST. The collaborative featured Dr. Suzanna Dillon from Texas Woman's University and Chair of NCPEID's Advocacy committee who discussed Advocacy Strategies for APE Programs . Her co-presenter, Brad Weiner, APE Educational Specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, provided information on . Teaching Tips from a National APE TOY
The first NCPEID APE Collaborative was successfully held Thursday, September 30 @ 11am PST; 1pm CT; 2pm EST. Dr. Garth Tymeson (Emeritus Professor UW- LaCrosse) provided insightful discussion about the recent Dear Colleague Letter indicating related services (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy) can not be substituted for APE. Then, Dr. Ali Brian (Associate Professor, University of South Carolina) provided research tips to improve APE manuscripts.

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Join us (via zoom) on Thursday, May 25th, 1:30pm PST (3:30pm CST, 4:30pm EST) for our monthly NCPEID APE Collaborative featuring special guests and SHAPE America APE Teachers of the Year Kasia Givenrod, Jennifer Heebink, and Katelyn Smith who will share their top teaching tips!

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Create foundational APE courses that satisfy pre-program requirements. Examples include: liberal arts (gen ed) requirements, community college associates degree requirements, campus-wide electives

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Create foundational APE courses that satisfy pre-program requirements. Examples include: liberal arts (gen ed) requirements, community college associates degree requirements, campus-wide electives

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Require 6 credits of undergraduate APE coursework

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Require 6 credits of undergraduate APE coursework

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KNES 2550: Disability & Diversity in Physical Activity
PETC 3840: Adapted & Inclusive PE

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program prepares undergraduate students for careers as professional educators, mentors, and leaders trained to shape the physically active lifestyles of school-aged children. Successful graduates are eligible for New Jersey's Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) license with optional certification in Health Education and Driver's Education. With alignment to the New Jersey Department of Education licensure requirements, WPU College of Education, and licensed physical educators in preschool, elementary, and secondary schools (P-12). Additional certifications in Health Education and Driver's Education are available.

PATHWAYS TO LICENSURE

The New Jersey Department of Education provides two pathways to becoming a teacher: Traditional and alternate route.
The following options for licensure are currently available:
TRADITIONAL ROUTE

1st Bachelor's Degree (all requirements of teacher training program is completed upfront) - Program Checklist

2nd Bachelor's Degree (all required courses minus any applicable credits for transfer credit) - 2nd Degree Program Checklist

ALTERNATE ROUTE & ADDITIONAL LICENSE
: If you already have bachelor's degree in a non-teaching major - CE 1605 Health & PE.pdf / CE 1630 PE.pdf

: If you already have teaching license in another subject - CEAS 1605 Health & PE.pdf / CEAS 1630 PE.pdf
CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO DETAILING THE ALTERNATE ROUTE PROGRAM
Alt Route SMP candidates: Apply as a second degree undergraduate student in PE/Health in order to take required courses: https://wpunj.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply.html

Once accepted, you will be issued a student ID number which is needed to register for classes.

For more information or help choosing the best option for you, contact the Program Director: Dr. Ismael Flores-Marti

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Students in the Physical Education and Health Teacher Licensure program take courses rooted in theory and best practice but also gain practical, hands-on experience across a variety of topics, sports, games, and activities including: adventure education, adapted sport and physical activity, fitness, wellness, nutrition, coaching, dance, racket sports, elementary games, and so much more. Teacher candidates also study pedagogy (the art of teaching) where they learn how to manage classroom behavior, analyze, adapt to, and improve human movement, design engaging activities, and assess learning performance while while gaining hands-on experience applying newly learned skills during three semesters of clinical experiences in the schools (formerly student teaching).

BUILD YOUR RESUME

The best way to "stand out" during the job interview process is to get involved, build your resume, and show prospective schools just how capable you are as a professional educator. The following are just a sample of the resume-building opportunities waiting for you at William Paterson University.

Leadership Opportunities

Become a Student Representative for SHAPE New Jersey or SHAPE Eastern District, leading professional organizations for health and physical educators

Serve as a board member for the Future Health and Physical Educators of William Paterson University (FHPE-WPU) majors club.

Be a Young Adult Transition Program (YATP) Coordinator or Supervisor, our on-campus adapted physical education program

Refine your technology skills working with our many online platforms, multimedia initiatives, and social media accounts

Be the editor for All Things Adapted, our YouTube page serving the adapted physical education community

Attend or better yet, co-present at local and national conferences with your professors

Create new leadership opportunities

Student Recognition

SHAPE America Major of the Year Award

SHAPE Eastern District Majors of the Year Award

SHAPE NJ Major of the Year Award

WPU Senior of the Year Award

College of Education Distinguished Clinical Intern

Kinesiology Department Major of the Semester

Co-publish a journal manuscript with your professors

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS NETWORK

Join our growing alumni and friends network where we provide ongoing updates to the Physical Education Teacher Licensure program, job openings, upcoming events, and news relevant to our profession. Please fill out this short contact form.

CANDIDATE RESOURCES

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BS PE & Health Teacher Licensure at William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Build CAPE cert. into graduate programs as an exit requirement.

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Build CAPE cert. into graduate programs as an exit requirement.

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Encourage schools/states to adopt CAPE certification as a PD credit (salary incentive similar to national board cert).

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Encourage schools/states to adopt CAPE certification as a PD credit (salary incentive similar to national board cert).

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MAPEC is to provide a venue for adapted physical educators and other interested professionals to;

Provide opportunities and resources for education, guidance, and encouragement to empower other professionals to meet the unique challenges of individuals with disabilities in the areas of health, physical education, sports, recreation, and dance.

Promote well developed and "best practices" in health, physical education, recreation, and dance for individuals with disabilities throughout the state of Maryland.

Encourage the promotion and development of quality physical education programs for individuals with disabilities in schools and colleges throughout the state of Maryland.

Encourage the promotion and development of quality professional development programs of adapted physical education in higher education.

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Maryland's Adapted Physical Education Consortium

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Mission: MAPEC is to provide a venue for adapted physical educators and other interested professionals to; Provide opportunities and resources for education, guidance, and encouragement to empower other professionals to meet the unique challenges of individuals with disabilities in the areas of

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Create alliances with parent disability groups (autism moms, special education PTA)

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Create alliances with parent disability groups (autism moms, special education PTA)