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Lack of Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Educator Teachers. Monica Egan. YouTube Link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= w3jkPprKFCo (part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= VB6F7TSI2QA (part 2). Overview . Mini Quiz Brief History of Adapted Phys. Ed. Who can teach APE
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Lack of Highly Qualified Adapted Physical Educator Teachers Monica Egan
YouTube Link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jkPprKFCo (part 1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB6F7TSI2QA (part 2)
Overview Mini Quiz Brief History of Adapted Phys. Ed. Who can teach APE CAPE Certification Personal View Sources
True or False Questions 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
Brief History of APE 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
Who Can Teach 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
APENS 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
Personal Views Anyone can teach so why become a CAPE? Knowledge Experience Budget Cost Changing Laws Requirements
Sources 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