Adapted Physical Education (APE) is the art and science of developing, implementing, and monitoring a carefully designed physical education instructional program for a learner with a disability, based on a comprehensive assessment, to give the learner the skills necessary for a lifetime of rich leisure, recreation, and sport experiences to enhance physical fitness and wellness. Federal law mandates that physical education be provided to students with disabilities. Physical Education is defined as the development of physical and motor skills, fundamental motor skills and patterns, skills in aquatics, dance and individual and group games and lifetime sports.
Associate Degree
No associate degree with a major in Adapted Physical Education if offered at this time. Adapted Physical Education courses may be used to fulfill graduation requirements for AA and AS degrees. See specific listings for degree requirements.
Adapted Physical Education Courses
An introductory individualized fitness program designed to maintain or increase current fitness level. Activities include postural skills, elements of fitness, relaxation and body concepts. Medical release applicable. Grade option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
An individualized fitness program designed to maintain or increase current fitness level. Activities include postural skills, elements of fitness, relaxation and body concepts. Medical release applicable. Grade option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
An advanced individualized fitness program designed to maintain or increase current fitness level. Activities include postural skills, elements of fitness, relaxation and body concepts. Medical release applicable. Grade option. , UC
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This introductory course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified activities. Individualized cardiovascular exercise programs will be performed by students with instruction covering the elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular training principles and techniques. Medical release required. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This intermediate course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified activities. Individualized cardiovascular exercise programs will be performed by students with instruction covering the elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular training principles and techniques. Medical release required. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This advanced course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified activities. Individualized cardiovascular exercise programs will be performed by students with instruction covering the elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular training principles and techniques. Medical release required. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This introductory course is designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities who require restricted or modified activities. Individualized exercise programs will be performed by students with instruction covering the elements of physical fitness through weight training. Emphasis will be placed on principles and techniques. Medical release applicable. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
This intermediate course is designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities who require restricted or modified activities. Focus on the elements of physical fitness through weight training. Medical release applicable. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This advanced course is designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities who require restricted or modified activities. Emphasis will be placed on principles and techniques. Medical release applicable. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
This introductory course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified activities. Individualized cardiovascular exercise programs will be performed by students with instruction covering the elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will be placed on cardiovascular training principles and techniques through walking. Medical release required. Medical release applicable.Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This intermediate course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified walking activities. Medical release applicable. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU
This advanced course is designed to meet the needs of students who require restricted or modified walking activities. Medical release applicable. Grade Option.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Transfers to both UC/CSU