Lack of Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Educator

Teachers Monica Egan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jkPprKFCo (part 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB6F7TSI2QA (part 2)

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Mini Quiz Brief History of Adapted Phys. Ed. Who can teach APE CAPE Certification Personal View Sources

Overview

1- Adapted Phys. Ed. has only been around for the past 30 years.

2- Each state has a different set of standards for APE

3-Only CAPE are able to teach A.P.E. 4- The APENS were started in 1991 5- A General Education P.E. can teach APE

True or False Questions

In the 1800’s – doctors tried to “fix” the handicapped through “remedial exercise.”

Perkins School for the Blind – 1st physical education for students with visual impairments.

1952- Begin discussion of APE through the AAPHER

1968- Kennedy Foundation begins Special Olympics.

IDEA Passed in 1990

Brief History of APE

Legislation allowed each state to decide which requirements allowed a person to be “qualified.”

Only 17 states have specific requirements Other 35 states: Special Education Teachers,

P.E. Teachers and Classroom Staff = qualified

Who Can Teach APE?

Developed over five years starting in 1991. Worked to develop standards for APE (15

total) May 1997 the first APENS test was given Requirements: BA in PE, 200 practicum

hours, 3 credits in APE Class, & valid teaching license.

No requirement to hire CAPE

APENS

Anyone can teach so why become a CAPE? Knowledge Experience Budget Cost Changing Laws Requirements

Personal Views

Block, Martin E. "Chapter 1: What Is Physical Education." A Teacher's Guide to including Students with Disabilities in General Physical Education. Third ed. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub., 2007. N. pag. Print.

"Adapted Physical Education." : History of. N.p., 10 Mar. 2012. Web. 03 Jan. 2013.

www.apens.org

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