College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies
www.kent.edu/ehhs/tlcs

About This Program

The Adapted Physical Education Endorsement Preparation program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge needed to work with students who have unique physical needs. This program will prepare you to be a leader in inclusive physical education by teaching you how to assess, plan and implement individualized instruction. Read more...

Contact Information

• Kevin Eckert | keckert5@kent.edu |
  330-672-0627

• Connect with an Admissions Counselor: U.S. Student | International Student

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus

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Admission Requirements

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Valid K-12 Physical Education teaching license from the State of Ohio (no longer required starting with spring 2025 admission term)
• Effective with spring 2025 admission term: Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional Physical Education State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester
  • Rolling admissions
• Summer Term
  • Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Candidates seeking Ohio teaching licensure are required to pass specific requirements in order to apply for licensure from the Ohio Department of Education. Students should consult the Physical Education program for specific program requirements and refer to the Ohio Department of Education - Educator Preparation website for more information on assessments specific to licensure type.

Program Learning Outcomes

Completers of this program will be able to:

1. Understand educational laws and legislation pertaining to students and individuals with disabilities.
2. Design and implement inclusive and modified lessons to motivate and stimulate personal, physical and affective development.
3. Describe, analyze and evaluate strategies that enable students from diverse populations to learn and achieve in adapted physical education at both elementary and secondary levels.
4. Describe, analyze and evaluate techniques for classroom management observed in both physical education and classroom settings.
5. Create transdisciplinary plans to reflect the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) of learning in physical education at both elementary and secondary levels.
6. Gain knowledge of professional development and ethics, resources, grant funding opportunities and professional preparation.

Residence Requirement Policy for Non-Degree Teacher Education Licensure/Endorsement Preparation Programs

• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs  that are a total of 15 credits or above: Students must complete 60% of the coursework at Kent State University, including the course that addresses the CAEP A.1.1 Standard as designated by the program area.
• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are less than 15 total credits: Students must complete 100% of the coursework at Kent State University.
• Students are permitted 6 years to complete licensure  programs and  4 years to complete endorsement programs at Kent State University.
• Coursework transferred from another university cannot be more than 6 years old at the time the licensure/endorsement program is completed.
• Students who do not meet the residence requirements will not be recommended for licensure by Kent State University.

Full Description

The Adapted Physical Education Endorsement Preparation non-degree program is approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education to prepare teacher educators with the knowledge and skills required to meet the needs of all students through adapted physical education

This program does not culminate in a master's degree. Students interested in a master's degree at Kent State must be fully admitted into and complete the requirements for the master's program, in addition to courses that are prescribed here for licensure.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.