California Polytechnic State University, Pomona

What you'll study

Coursework emphasizes kinesiology foundations, motor assessment, behaviour supports, program development and supervised fieldwork/clinical practice. Required courses depend on whether you enter as a Kinesiology major with a pedagogy option or as a non‑Kinesiology major with pedagogy prerequisites.

• For non‑Kinesiology majors (with pedagogy option): candidates must complete the CSET for single subject physical education and take Kinesiology core prerequisites including:
  • KIN 3030/L Physiology of Exercise (3/1 units) — Fall/Spring
  • KIN 3040/L Introduction to Biomechanics (3/1) — Fall/Spring
  • KIN 3620/A Motor Behavior (3/1) — Fall/Spring
  • KIN 3550/A Physical Education Curriculum and Assessment (2/1) — Fall/Spring
• For Kinesiology majors (pedagogy option): required APE courses include:
  • KIN 2406S/AS Introduction to Students with a Disability (3/1) — Fall
  • KIN 4050S/AS Adapted Physical Education Fieldwork (1/1) — Fall/Spring
  • KIN 4310AS Student with Disabilities Field Experiences (taken twice) — Co‑requisite with KIN 4330S and KIN 4340 — Fall/Spring
  • KIN 4320S Behavior Intervention and Support Plans in APE (3) — Fall
  • KIN 4330S Motor Assessment Policies and Procedures in APE (3) — Spring
  • KIN 4340 APE Program Development and Implementation (3) — Fall
  • KIN 4360 Clinical Practice in Adapted Physical Education (3) — Spring — not required if completing a single subject PE credential concurrently
  • KIN 4370 Adapted Physical Education Candidate Assessment (1) — Spring

Entry requirements

The APE specialist credential must be added to an existing Multiple Subject, Single Subject, or Education Specialist credential; it cannot be earned alone. Non‑Kinesiology candidates need a passing CSET score in the single subject area of physical education and must complete specified Kinesiology core prerequisites. Kinesiology majors with a pedagogy option follow the listed KIN course sequence and field experiences.

Career prospects

Holders of the APE Added Authorization are qualified to teach physical education to students with disabilities within the scope of their base credential. Career roles typically include adapted physical education teacher or specialist positions in K‑12 settings, collaborating on individualized physical education programs, conducting motor assessments and contributing to behaviour intervention and support planning.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Cal Poly Pomona references the SEEDS scholarship in relation to this area of study and maintains a Motor Development Clinic connected to the program; prospective applicants should consult program contacts for details on funding opportunities and clinic involvement.