ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION NATIONAL STANDARDS (APENS)
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Standard 1: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT The foundation of proposed goals and activities for individuals with disabilities is grounded in a basic understanding of human development and its applications to those with various needs. . . Standard 2: MOTOR BEHAVIOR Teaching individuals with disabilities requires some knowledge of how individuals develop. . . Standard 3: EXERCISE SCIENCE As an adapted physical educator, you must understand that modifications to the scientific principles of exercise and the application of these principles may be needed when teaching individuals with disabilities to ensure that all children with disabilities enjoy similar benefits of exercise . . . Standard 4: MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION This standard is one of the foundation standards underscoring the background an adapted physical educator should have in order to comply with the mandates of legislation and meet the needs of students. . . Standard 5: HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY This standard traces facts regarding legal and philosophical factors involved in current day practices in adapted physical education . . . Standard 6: UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES OF LEARNERS Standard 6 refers to information based on the disability areas identified in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) found within school age population. . . . Standard 7: CURRICULUM THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT As you are planning to teach physical education to students with disabilities, you should recognize that certain Curriculum Theory and Development concepts, such as selecting goals based on relevant and appropriate assessments, must be understood by APE teachers. . . Standard 8: ASSESSMENT This standard addresses the process of assessment, one that is commonly taught as part of the basic measurement and evaluation course in a physical education degree curriculum. . . Standard 9: INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN AND PLANNING Instructional design and planning must be developed before an APE teacher can provide services to meet legal mandates, educational goals and most importantly the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. . . Standard 10: TEACHING A major part of any APE position is teaching. . . Standard 11: CONSULTATION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT As more students with disabilities are included in the general education program, teachers will provide more consultation and staff development activities for colleagues. . . Standard 12: STUDENT AND PROGRAM EVALUATION Program evaluation is a process of which student assessment is only a part. . . Standard 13: CONTINUING EDUCATION The goal of this standard is to focus on APE teachers remaining current in their field. . . Standard 14: ETHICS A fundamental premise of the Adapted Physical Education National Standards Project is that those who seek and meet the standards to be certified as adapted physical educators will strive at all times to adhere to the highest of ethical standards in providing programs and services for children and youth with disabilities. . . Standard 15: COMMUNICATION In recent years, the role of the professional in APE has evolved from being a direct service provider to include communicating with families and other professionals in order to enhance program instruction for individuals with disabilities. . . (Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). 2008. 15 Standards of Specialized Knowledge.) |
WHY BECOME CAPE CERTIFIED The field of Adapted Physical Education has evolved over the last century and a half to what it is today; from teaching children with disabilities in the basement of churches to inclusive classrooms. CAPE Certification gives you the opportunity to further enhance this growing field and receive the recognition you deserve. Persons eligible for CAPE fall into three categories:
Click the link below to learn more about CAPE Criteria for Eligibility (Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). 2018. Why Become Certified) |
CAPE RE-CERTIFICATION APENS requires your current CAPE certification be renewed every seven years. There are two methods to re-certify. You are only required to provide documentation regarding information that has changed since your most recent application. METHOD 1: DOCUMENT YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE METHOD 2: DOCUMENT YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION OR INSTITUTIONAL INVOLVEMENT (Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS). 2008. Recertification) |